This archive report was first published on 7 October 2019.
Published on October 7, 2019, the Premier League witnessed a thrilling matchday 8, with Liverpool solidifying their position at the top of the table.
Liverpool's impressive start to the season continued as they secured their eighth consecutive win, defeating Leicester City 2-1 in a closely contested match.
Manchester City's shocking 2-0 defeat to Wolves has given Liverpool an eight-point lead over their defending champions at the top of the table.
Arsenal moved up to third place, surpassing Leicester City, after David Luiz scored the winning goal in their narrow victory over Bournemouth.
Chelsea's emphatic 4-1 win over Southampton saw them move into the Europa League spot in fifth place, while Tottenham's disastrous campaign continued with a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Brighton.
Manchester United's defeat at St James' Park to Newcastle saw them slip down to 12th place on the table, while Watford remain the only Premier League side without a win, sitting at the bottom of the table with three points from eight matches.
Aston Villa's 5-1 pounding of Norwich City made them the highest scoring team of the matchday, while Crystal Palace's late win over West Ham saw them rise to sixth place.
