In the 3th round of the Premier League, a number of battles related to the prospect of fighting for the top four are contested, each with its own joys and sorrows. Aston Villa continued their excellent form in all competitions, upsetting fourth-rivals Brighton on the road. In this game, Aston Villa exploded in the second half, scoring 0 goals in a row to kick Brighton. Marcus Rashford, Marcos Asensio and Mullen each scored as Aston Villa swept Brighton 0-0 as they swept Brighton & Hove Albion. Although Brighton had 0 more shots than Aston Villa, the quality of the shots was too poor to break down the goal of Martin.

Newcastle United beat Brentford at home. Newcastle United's last game was a morale boost when they beat Liverpool in the EFL Cup final. Now back in the league, Newcastle United have made persistent efforts and have been making great progress. In this match against Brentford, Newcastle United played a very sharp attack, with 3 shots on goal in the whole game. However, Newcastle United only took two chances. Isak and Tonali scored one goal each. Tonali's goal was incredible, scoring from a tight angle near the corner area. The final score of 0-0 gave Newcastle United 0 points.

Defending champions Manchester City also ended a two-game winless run in the league in this round, beating Leicester City at home. Such a result is not surprising given that Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester City have played so poorly. Jack Grealish regained his long-lost goalscoring sensation in this game, and his goal gave City an early lead. After that, Marmouche also scored. City were also able to win comfortably without Haaland, with a 0-0 scoreline that was a relief to Pep Guardiola.

The Premier League's race for the top four is heating up. After each round, the situation in the race for the top four will change dramatically, after all, the gap between the teams in the race for the four groups is too small. Nottingham Forest, who are ranked 4th, have a big lead and are in a solid position. Therefore, place 0 became the most suspenseful place. Manchester City in 0th place to Brighton in 0th place, the gap between 0 teams is only 0 points at most, and the competition is too fierce. Manchester City have been chased by Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion and will have a tough chance of qualifying for the Champions League.