Premier League: Title Race Blows Wide Open
Matchweek 2 in the Premier League proved that anything can happen, as the champions were toppled in a major upset. The results have set the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Matchweek 2 Scores
West Ham United 1 vs. Chelsea 5
Manchester City 0 vs. Tottenham Hotspur 2
Arsenal 5 vs. Leeds United 0
Bournemouth 1 vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers 0
Brentford 1 vs. Aston Villa 0
Burnley 2 vs. Sunderland 0
Everton 2 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 0
Crystal Palace 1 vs. Nottingham Forest 1
Fulham 1 vs. Manchester United 1
Newcastle United 2 vs. Liverpool 3 (Scheduled for Monday)
Player of the Match
West Ham vs. Chelsea: João Pedro
Man City vs. Spurs: João Palhinha
Arsenal vs. Leeds: Jurriën Timber
Bournemouth vs. Wolves: Antoine Semenyo
Brentford vs. Villa: Dango Ouattara
Burnley vs. Sunderland: Josh Cullen
Everton vs. Brighton: Jack Grealish & Jordan Pickford
Crystal Palace vs. Nottm Forest: Callum Hudson-Odoi
Fulham vs. Man Utd: Kenny Tete
Premier League Table Update
The big story is Tottenham's win, which puts them at the top of the table alongside Arsenal with a perfect six points. The defeat is a major blow for Manchester City and leaves them in a chasing position, tied with a number of other teams who secured their first wins of the season.
| Rank | Team | Played | Points |
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Everton | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Brentford | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Burnley | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Fulham | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Manchester United | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Nottingham Forest | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | West Ham United | 2 | 0 |
La Liga: Villarreal Rises to the Top
La Liga is also heating up, with Villarreal making a statement at the top of the table.
Matchweek 2 Scores
Osasuna 1 vs. Valencia 0
Real Sociedad 2 vs. Espanyol 2
Villarreal 5 vs. Girona 0
Real Oviedo 0 vs. Real Madrid 3
La Liga Table Update
After a dominant 5-0 win, Villarreal sits at the top of the table.
| Rank | Team | Played | Points |
| 1 | Villarreal | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Osasuna | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Real Sociedad | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | Valencia | 2 | 1 |
Serie A: New Season, New Stories
The new Serie A season kicked off on August 23 with some unexpected results, including a win for a newly promoted side.
Matchweek 1 Scores
Cagliari 1 vs. Fiorentina 1
Como 2 vs. Lazio 0
Atalanta 1 vs. Pisa 1
Juventus 2 vs. Parma 0
Serie A Table Update
The season has just begun, so a full league table is still taking shape. However, Juventus and newly-promoted Como have started the season with strong wins.
Bundesliga: Bayern Starts Strong, Others Stumble
The German top flight is back, and while one title contender got off to a good start, another slipped up.
Matchweek 2 Scores
Mainz 0 vs. Cologne 1
Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 vs. Hamburg 0
Bundesliga Table Update
After the first few matches, Bayern Munich is at the top of the table on goal difference, but many teams are tied on points.
| Rank | Team | Played | Points |
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Wolfsburg | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 1 | 3 |
This weekend proved that no matter the league, drama is guaranteed. From the shocking upset at the Etihad to the dominant victories in Spain, the new football season is well and truly underway.