The Premier League title race was thrown wide open after Matchweek 6 saw league leaders Liverpool lose their perfect start, suffering a 2-1 defeat to an in-form Crystal Palace. 

The upset came late, with an injury-time goal from Eddie Nketiah sealing the win for Palace, who now sit third. 

Meanwhile, rivals Arsenal and Manchester City capitalized: Arsenal staged a dramatic late comeback to win 2-1, and Erling Haaland’s two goals in Man City’s 5-1 victory set a new Norwegian Premier League scoring record. 

The weekend’s results created a tight top four, with only five points separating the leading teams, setting the stage for a highly competitive season ahead.

Liverpool’s perfect start under manager Arne Slot came to an abrupt end with a 2-1 loss against an in-form Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. 

The Eagles, managed by Oliver Glasner, were impressive in the first half, taking an early lead through Ismaila Sarr. 

Although Liverpool pulled level late via Federico Chiesa, substitute Eddie Nketiah found the winning goal in the 97th minute, sealing the upset.

The loss exposes a vulnerability for the leaders, who are dealing with a defensive crisis, including a serious ACL injury to Giovanni Leoni. 

However, the result also solidifies Palace’s rise; the victory extended their unbeaten run to a stunning 18 games in all competitions, a club record that dates back to 1969. 

Coach Glasner praised his side, saying they “deserved the win.” Despite the defeat, Liverpool still leads the table with 15 points, but their cushion is now dangerously small.

Both Arsenal and Manchester City capitalized fully on Liverpool’s slip-up, fueled by late drama and record-breaking performances.

Arsenal staged a thrilling 2-1 comeback win at Newcastle. 

After falling behind, the Gunners secured three points thanks to an 84th-minute header and a sensational Gabriel winner in the 96th minute—one of the latest goals in club history. 

This result was built on set-piece mastery, an area where Arsenal excels, having scored 36 goals from corners since the start of the 2023-24 season, 15 more than any other Premier League side. 

Manager Mikel Arteta praised his team’s “character” after the dramatic victory.

Meanwhile, Manchester City flexed their immense attacking muscle with a 5-1 thrashing of Burnley. 

The highlight was a late brace from Erling Haaland, who scored his 92nd and 93rd Premier League goals in just 103 appearances. 

This spectacular haul officially makes him the top Norwegian scorer in Premier League history, surpassing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a fraction of the time. 

The dominant win moves City back into the top four.

The turbulent weekend has tightened the gap at the top and exposed the struggles of other major clubs.

The new look of the top four is:

The title race is now separated by just five points. 

Other heavyweights faced major setbacks.

Manchester United’s difficult start continued with a disappointing 3-1 loss at Brentford, while Chelsea fell 3-1 to Brighton at Stamford Bridge after a costly red card to Trevoh Chalobah. 

The unpredictability of this matchweek ensures an exciting month ahead. 

Liverpool will immediately face a tough test, hosting Chelsea next, while Arsenal takes on West Ham, and City travels to Monaco in the Champions League.