Sunderland top the table after 3-0 win

A clockwatch look at Sunderland’s dream return to the top flight, Spurs’ confident start under Thomas Frank, and late drama in Brighton versus Fulham.

Sunderland top the table after 3-0 win as Spurs ease past Burnley

Sunderland began life back in the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win over West Ham at the Stadium of Light. Eliezer Mayenda opened the scoring on 61 minutes, Dan Ballard added a second with a headed finish from a corner, and Wilson Isidor completed the scoring late on after a miscue from West Ham’s goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.

Tottenham Hotspur cruised to a 3-0 victory against Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Richarlison struck twice, including a superb flying volley, and Brennan Johnson added a third after a through ball from debutant Mohammed Kudus. The win suggests a clear early direction under Thomas Frank, built on pace and sharp finishing.

Brighton fought to the end and had led through a Matt O’Riley penalty on 55 minutes, but Fulham struck back late to draw 1-1 as Rodrigo Muniz equalised in stoppage time from a rebound following a corner. Earlier in the day, Sunderland had moved atop the table with their result, underscoring how quickly the landscape can shift in the opening weeks of the season.

The day’s results sketch a picture of momentum and adaptation. Sunderland’s seven new signings starting in the XI point to a bold rebuild that is already paying off, while Spurs appear to be adopting a compact, fast-moving approach under their manager. The early confidence around the league is tempered by the late twists at Brighton, where resilience matters as much as rhythm. The Premier League remains a test of depth, where a single goal can tilt fortunes and a late equaliser can rewrite the mood of the week.

Highlights

The season is young, and this weekend’s results will be a reference point as clubs chase consistency.