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Hull City Is Third in the Premier League and Nobody in England Is Ready For It

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Hull City is absolutely tearing it up in the Premier League, sitting pretty at third place with seven points through three games, and you just know everyone’s talking about it! The 2026/27 season is already bringing the drama, with the English top flight back in full swing after the FIFA World Cup, and this start from a newly promoted side is pure chaos in the best way.

The Newly Promoted Roar: Hull City’s Shocking Start

Think about it: Hull City, just promoted, was supposed to be battling to avoid relegation. But they’re already sitting third with a 2-1-0 record and a +3 goal difference, not to mention a clean sheet with zero goals conceded. That’s a serious statement! Meanwhile, the defending champions Arsenal are right where you’d expect them, tied at the top with Manchester City. Both powerhouses boast a perfect 3-0-0 record with nine points apiece. Arsenal has been clinical with six goals scored and only one conceded, while Man City has netted seven and allowed two. This early sprint from the usual suspects, combined with Hull City’s unexpected surge, makes for a spicy start to the season. You’ve also got Chelsea at fourth with six points and Brentford, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Everton all tied at five points, showing how tight things are going to be.

This Weekend’s Absolute Must-Watches

Matchweek 4 is loaded, and you absolutely can’t miss it. Saturday, September 12, kicks off with a bunch of 10 a.m. ET games, including Liverpool vs. Fulham at Anfield and Chelsea hosting our surprise package Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Can Hull keep that defensive record intact against a Chelsea side that’s scored eight goals already? Later, Tottenham faces Everton at 12:30 p.m. ET, and then the defending champs Arsenal hit the road to play Sunderland at 3 p.m. ET. But the real firework show has to be Sunday, September 13. Coventry City, another newly promoted side, battles Brighton at 9 a.m. ET, but then it’s THE derby: Manchester United vs. Manchester City at Old Trafford at 11:30 a.m. ET. Two titans clashing, with City already riding high, this one’s gonna be huge for bragging rights and early season momentum. To wrap up the week, Monday, September 14, gives us Leeds United taking on Newcastle at Elland Road at 3 p.m. ET.

So, what’s next? Every match in Matchweek 4 is critical, but that Man United vs. Man City clash on Sunday is a definite temperature check for both sides in this early title fight. Can Arsenal maintain their flawless start on the road? And seriously, can Hull City keep this dream run going against Chelsea? My money says this season, running all the way to May 30, is going to be an absolute rollercoaster.

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Originally reported by The Sporting News.

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