By the time the clocks went back on Sunday night, Week 10 had helped sharpen the early shape of the Premier League season. At the top, the title contenders began to separate themselves with emphatic statements. In the middle, doubts grew around underperforming giants, while at the bottom, small but vital results hinted at how brutal the relegation fight might become.

This was a weekend defined by dominance. Arsenal and Manchester City didn’t just win, they overwhelmed their opponents. Liverpool, meanwhile, continued to quietly stack points, looking every inch a side comfortable with chaos and pressure. Elsewhere, Tottenham kept their surprising momentum alive, while Everton showed once again that survival is built on grinding, uncomfortable victories.

From hat-tricks to derby humiliation, Week 10 offered plenty of narrative fuel, the kind of weekend that fans still reference when looking back at how a season truly began to take shape.

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Arsenal Run Riot

Arsenal’s 5–0 victory over Sheffield United was one of those games that felt decided almost as soon as it began. The Gunners scored after just 28 seconds and never looked back, turning the match into a training-ground exercise in attacking patterns, movement, and control. Sheffield United simply could not cope with Arsenal’s speed or precision.

The headline act was Eddie Nketiah, who grabbed a superb hat-trick and delivered a timely reminder of his value to Mikel Arteta’s squad. With Gabriel Jesus battling fitness issues, Nketiah took his chance emphatically, combining sharp finishing with intelligent movement. His second goal, a calm finish after quick interplay, epitomised Arsenal’s fluidity on the day.

Beyond individual brilliance, this match reinforced Arsenal’s growing maturity. They showed no mercy, no drop in intensity, and no hint of complacency against a struggling side. In previous seasons, these were exactly the kinds of fixtures where points were dropped. This time, Arsenal were ruthless.

Crucially, the result kept Arsenal firmly in the title conversation. While bigger tests were still to come, performances like this showed a team comfortable with expectation, and confident enough to rotate without losing rhythm.

City Dominate The Derby

The Manchester derby rarely lacks drama, but City’s 3–0 win at Old Trafford was notable for how one-sided it became. From the first whistle, Pep Guardiola’s side controlled possession, territory, and tempo, leaving Manchester United chasing shadows in their own stadium.

Erling Haaland once again proved decisive, scoring twice and bullying United’s back line with his movement and physicality. His header for the opening goal felt inevitable, the result of City’s relentless pressure and United’s inability to stem the flow. When Phil Foden added a third late on, it simply reflected City’s superiority.

For Manchester United, the defeat raised uncomfortable questions. Erik ten Hag’s side lacked cohesion, aggression, and belief, with their midfield overrun and attacking threat minimal. The gulf in structure and identity between the two teams was stark, and worrying for United supporters.

For City, however, this was a statement performance. Even without Kevin De Bruyne, they looked like a team fully aware of who they are and how they win. In a title race where margins matter, derby days like this can become psychological turning points.

Merseyside Wins

Liverpool’s 3–0 victory over Nottingham Forest was the kind of performance that doesn’t dominate headlines but speaks volumes. Goals from Diogo Jota, Darwin Núñez, and Mohamed Salah sealed a comfortable win, but it was Liverpool’s control that stood out most. They managed the game expertly, suffocating Forest and limiting any sense of jeopardy.

Jürgen Klopp’s side showed balance, pressing high when needed, slowing the tempo when appropriate, and striking decisively in transition. It was another example of Liverpool adapting to different match scenarios, an essential trait for any team hoping to challenge across a long season.

At the other end of the table, Everton’s 1–0 win away at West Ham felt just as significant, if not more so. It wasn’t pretty, but it was effective, a classic Sean Dyche performance built on discipline, physicality, and commitment. Vital away wins like this often define survival campaigns.

Together, these results highlighted the Premier League’s dual realities: for title hopefuls, consistency and control are king; for relegation battlers, grit and efficiency can be just as valuable as flair.

Matchday 10 Player of the Week: Eddie Nketiah earns Player of the Week honours for a performance that combined opportunity with execution. His hat-trick against Sheffield United wasn’t just about goals; it was about confidence, movement, and leadership in the forward line. In a squad packed with attacking talent, Nketiah reminded everyone that reliability matters. He pressed tirelessly, linked play well, and finished clinically, exactly what Arteta demands from his No. 9. More importantly, his performance gave Arsenal options. And in a title race that would later be defined by fine margins, squad depth, and moments like this, often prove decisive.

Matchday 10 Game of the Week: Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City While Arsenal’s demolition and Liverpool’s efficiency impressed, the Manchester derby takes Game of the Week honours for its sheer significance. Derbies are supposed to be unpredictable, instead, this one underlined how predictable City’s excellence has become. City’s dominance wasn’t just about goals; it was about authority. They dictated the match from start to finish, silencing Old Trafford and reinforcing their status as the league’s benchmark. Every City player looked comfortable, composed, and completely aligned with Guardiola’s plan. For United, the match served as a painful measuring stick, one that showed just how far they still had to go.

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