Arsenal and Manchester City have made perfect starts to the Premier League season, both securing 12 points from their opening four games. This places them four points ahead of Hull City, who currently sit in third position.
Defending champions Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, have continued their strong form from last season, extending their league winning streak to nine games. They also secured a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Manchester City, now under the leadership of former assistant Enzo Maresca following Pep Guardiola's departure, have also won all four of their league matches. Their victories include a controversial 1-0 success against Manchester United, where the Premier League's refereeing body later admitted an offside decision should have been made.
Despite the strong starts from the top two, underlying statistics show Brighton and Chelsea have scored more goals than Arsenal and City. Other traditional title contenders like Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham have had mixed starts to the season, with their current league positions ranging from fifth to 17th.