Premier League Matchweek 2 wrap: Results, updated standings and more
London: The English Premier League's 2025/26 season Matchweek 2 delivered some exciting football action with Liverpool and Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Monday night, August 25, 2025. Liverpool edged the 10-man Magpies 3-2 in a thrilling encounter highlighted by a late winner from 16-year-old debutant Rio Ngumoha.
Liverpool took an early 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Hugo Ekitiké and Gabriele Grabeck, but Newcastle fought back fiercely with goals by Bruno Guimarães and William Osula to level the match at 2-2. In the dying moments, Ngumoha’s strike sealed a vital victory for the reigning champions
Other notable results included Chelsea’s dominant 5-1 win over West Ham United and Arsenal’s commanding 5-0 victory against Leeds United, setting a strong tone early in the campaign.
Current Standings After Matchweek 2
After two rounds of fixtures, Arsenal leads the Premier League table with 6 points, closely followed by Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, both also on 6 points. Chelsea holds fourth place with 4 points, while teams like West Ham United find themselves at the bottom with no points so far.
Upcoming Matchweek 3 Schedule
The Premier League’s Matchweek 3 is set to kick off on Saturday, August 30, 2025, and will run through Sunday, August 31, 2025. Key fixtures to watch include:
- Chelsea vs Fulham at Stamford Bridge
- Manchester United vs Burnley at Old Trafford
- Liverpool vs Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday evening