Egan's late career resurgence back to Premier League

The English Premier League takes a break for three weeks as international duty calls for its players. Manchester City and Arsenal currently sit atop the table, with Brighton, Brentford, and Leeds United following closely. At the bottom, Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham remain winless after five matches. Here are the main takeaways from the early season:

Manchester City's Erling Haaland has been unstoppable, scoring seven goals in seven games, including a late winner against Sunderland on Sunday. Haaland now boasts 169 goals in 205 Premier League appearances. Despite starting with a new manager and several new signings, City's dominance remains intact.

Arsenal's defensive frailties were exposed as they suffered their first league defeat since losing to Manchester United in January. Three goals against Brighton highlighted the need for improvement, with manager Mikel Arteta acknowledging the team's basic mistakes and lack of respect for the game's fundamentals.

Manchester United's struggles continued with a draw against Fulham, where a late goal from Matheus Cunha secured a point. The team, currently in 12th place on five points, suffered defeats at Hull City and in the Manchester derby, as well as exiting the League Cup to Brighton. Former defender Gary Neville described their second-half performance as "the worst 15 minutes I've ever seen."

Tottenham Hotspur, who invested over £300 million in new players over the summer, have made their worst-ever start to a Premier League season with just two points. Inability to stop Aston Villa from scoring three goals in the 79th minute of their loss highlights the team's defensive struggles with their new signings and a leaky backline. Manager Roberto De Zerbi admitted that the team needed to be stronger and more fighting-minded.