The Premier League rollercoaster is well and truly in motion. Matchweek 2 delivered exactly what we have come to expect from the world's most captivating league: shocking results, statement victories, and a new set of questions for both the contenders and the struggling sides. The biggest story of the weekend wasn't a win, but a rare home defeat for the champions, Manchester City, which immediately blows the title race wide open.
Let's dive into a full recap of all the action from a truly wild weekend of football.
Match-by-Match Breakdown & Scores
West Ham United 1 - 5 Chelsea Chelsea laid down a serious statement of intent, dismantling West Ham in a dominant London derby win. The Blues lost talisman Cole Palmer in the warm-up but their new-look attack thrived in his absence.
Player of the Match was the brilliant João Pedro, who scored one goal and provided two assists in a complete attacking performance.
Manchester City 0 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur This was the shock of the week. Tottenham's pragmatic and resolute defensive performance under their new manager proved too much for the champions at the Etihad Stadium.
Player of the Match was Tottenham's midfield enforcer, João Palhinha, who successfully disrupted City's passing game and was key to their counter-attacking strategy.
Arsenal 5 - 0 Leeds United After a nervy opening-day win, Arsenal put the rest of the league on notice with a ruthless display at home. They dismantled a Leeds United side that had been impressive in their first match, showcasing their attacking depth and fluidity.
Player of the Match was Jurriën Timber, who not only scored the opener but also provided a brilliant assist for Saka's goal.
Bournemouth 1 - 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers A tight, scrappy game at the Vitality Stadium was settled by a single goal from Dominic Solanke.
Player of the Match was Antoine Semenyo, who was a constant threat on the left and tested the Wolves defense throughout the match.
Brentford 1 - 0 Aston Villa A narrow home victory for Brentford was secured by a single goal from new signing Dango Ouattara.
Player of the Match was the goalscorer himself, Dango Ouattara, who made an instant impact on his debut with a composed finish after just 12 minutes.
Burnley 2 - 0 Sunderland A strong performance from the newly promoted team at home gave them their first win of the season. Goals from Zeki Amdouni and Jacob Bruun Larsen sealed the victory.
Player of the Match was Burnley's captain, Josh Cullen, who provided a goal and an assist in a dominant midfield display.
Everton 2 - 0 Brighton & Hove Albion Everton celebrated the opening of their new home, Hill Dickinson Stadium, with a memorable victory.
Players of the Match were Jack Grealish, who provided both assists, and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who saved a penalty to preserve the clean sheet.
Fulham 1 - 1 Manchester United Manchester United's frustrating start continued as they were held to a draw at Craven Cottage.
Player of the Match was Kenny Tete for Fulham.
Newcastle vs. Liverpool This match is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 25, so the result is not yet available.
Matchweek 2: Key Talking Points and Analysis
The Shocking Upset: The biggest story is undoubtedly Manchester City's defeat. While City dominated possession, they were unable to break down Tottenham's resilient defense, which was well-organized in a deep defensive block.
Arsenal's Title Credentials: Arsenal's emphatic 5-0 win over Leeds was a statement of intent. The team's attacking fluidity and their ability to score multiple goals from different players show they have the depth to compete at the very highest level.
Life in the Lower Half: West Ham's difficult start is a major concern. After two matches, they sit at the bottom of the table with a -7 goal difference.
The Updated Premier League Table
The table is still taking shape, but the results from Matchweek 2 have already created a clear hierarchy.
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Brentford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Burnley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Everton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Fulham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | Aston Villa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | West Ham United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Looking Ahead: What's Next?
With the dust settled on a truly shocking weekend of football, we now look forward to more action. Can West Ham find a way to get their season back on track? Can City bounce back and reclaim their dominant form? And who will emerge as the biggest surprise of Matchweek 3? The title race is on!