Brighton stunned Manchester City 2-1 at the Amex Stadium, coming from behind for the second consecutive season, as Haaland scored, Milner converted a penalty, and Gruda's late strike exposed Guardiola's defensive concerns.
Viktor Gyokeres shone with two goals on his Arsenal debut in a dominant 5-0 victory against Leeds. However, injuries to key players Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard cast a shadow over the win, raising concerns before their crucial match against Liverpool. Arsenal's impressive performance propelled them to the top of the Premier League, tied with Tottenham.