London: The 2025/26 Premier League season’s Matchweek 6 continued with thrilling action on September 29, 2025, followed by notable performances from September 28, shaping the early league standings with intense battles and pivotal results.

Aston Villa Impresses with 3-1 Win Over Fulham

Fulham took an early lead through Raúl Jiménez’s header in the third minute. However, Aston Villa responded strongly with Ollie Watkins levelling the score in the 37th minute. Shortly after halftime, John McGinn gave Villa the lead with a powerful strike assisted by Emiliano Buendía. Buendía sealed the win with a late goal in the 51st minute, showcasing Villa’s attacking cohesion. This victory gave Aston Villa crucial momentum and moved them up the table.

Arsenal Narrowly Defeats Newcastle United in North-East Derby

In a dramatic North-East derby on September 28, Newcastle United took the lead through Nick Woltemade’s header in the 34th minute. Arsenal equalised in the 84th minute with a header from Mikel Merino, setting the stage for a thrilling finish. Defender Gabriel Magalhães rose highest to score a stoppage-time winner in the 96th minute, snatching an important 2-1 victory away from home. This win boosted Arsenal’s bid to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool.

Current Standings

After six rounds of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Liverpool leads the standings with 15 points, maintaining their position at the summit thanks to consistent performances and a strong goal difference of 5. Arsenal sits in second place with 13 points and the league’s best goal difference at 9, signalling their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Crystal Palace continues an impressive campaign, third with 12 points, while Spurs hold fourth place on 11 points, closely followed by Sunderland and Bournemouth, both also with 11 points but separated on goal difference.

Upcoming Matches

EPL Matchweek 6 Schedule (September 30, 2025)

  • Everton vs West Ham United – 00:30 AM IST