Seven matches were played across the day, with Crystal Palace producing the comeback of the afternoon at Fulham, Manchester City maintaining their 100 per cent start and Newcastle United rescuing a point from a difficult position against Bournemouth.
According to Sky Sports' latest transfer data, Premier League clubs also generated £2.17bn from player sales, leaving a combined net spend of £1.32bn.
Arsenal had to work for the victory, with both teams struggling to create clear opportunities during a cagey opening half. Villa came closest to breaking the deadlock when Emiliano Buendia's long-range effort struck the crossbar, while Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Saka also had attempts but failed to seriously trouble the home side's goalkeeper.
Bruno Fernandes produced the standout individual performance of Premier League Matchday 2, scoring a hat-trick and providing an assist as Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes and Nico O'Reilly gave Manchester's two biggest clubs plenty to celebrate at the 2026 PFA Awards, with both players walking away as headline winners on a night that doubled as a showcase for the very best the Premier League has to offer.
Hull had spent nine years away from the Premier League, but there was little sign of uncertainty from the newly promoted side as they took advantage of Manchester United's defensive weaknesses to establish a two-goal lead before half-time.
Premier League referees are set to take a tougher approach to holding, pushing and grappling during corners and attacking set-pieces this season.
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An Arsenal forward has reportedly emerged as a potential Barcelona target just days before the new Premier League season begins.
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Arsenal begin their first Premier League title defence in 22 years with Mikel Arteta targeting back-to-back championships and an even stronger squad.
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The Premier League will publish the full judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.
Fans will also get direct explanations from referees and VAR officials about why major decisions were made.
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The NCC has launched an automated system requiring all SIM-enabled communications devices entering Nigeria to be registered and authenticated before they can be sold or connected to local mobile networks.