The English football side Arsenal has defeated Bolton Wanderers 3-1 to get an early-season taste of the top of the Premier League.
They top the standings on 12 points, one ahead of Liverpool, who were held to a goalless Anfield draw by Stoke City.
Chelsea, who host Manchester United tomorrow, have 10, with West Ham United up to fourth on nine after beating Newcastle United 3-1.
Meanwhile Sunderland has beaten Middlesbrough 2-0 and Blackburn Rovers defeated Fulham 1-0.
There are four other games on tomorrow featuring the four teams involved in UEFA Cup action last Thursday.
