--- title: "EPL Week 3 Shockers: Isak Fires, City Stay Perfect & FPL Managers Get Busy" url: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/epl-week-3-shockers-isak-fires-city-stay-perfect-fpl-managers-get-busy author: "Sandeep Tewary" author_url: https://whatsthescore.in/author/sandeep-tewary author_title: "Global Sports Enthusiast, Ex-Cricketer & Writer" publisher: "What's The Score" category: "Football" type: analysis published: 2026-09-10T23:35:00+05:30 updated: 2026-09-30T07:43:30+05:30 reading_time_minutes: 3 tags: ["Alexander Isak", "Arsenal", "Chelsea", "EPL 2026/27", "EPL News", "EPL Shockers", "EPL Week 3", "Erling Haaland", "Fantasy Premier League", "football news", "FPL", "FPL Gameweek 4", "FPL Predictions", "FPL Tips", "Liverpool", "Manchester City", "Manchester United", "Premier League", "Premier League Results", "Tottenham Hotspur"] license: "Quotation with attribution and a link is permitted. Full reproduction is not." canonical: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/epl-week-3-shockers-isak-fires-city-stay-perfect-fpl-managers-get-busy --- # EPL Week 3 Shockers: Isak Fires, City Stay Perfect & FPL Managers Get Busy *EPL Week 3 delivered shocks, Isak's brace and City's perfect start. Check results, Player of the Week and our FPL Gameweek 4 predictions.* By Sandeep Tewary · 10 September 2026 · 3 min read ## Key takeaways - Alexander Isak scored twice as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2–0. - Manchester City remain perfect after three games. - Arsenal maintained their 100% start by beating Chelsea 2–1. - Tottenham are still searching for their first Premier League goal. - Bournemouth have dropped seven points from winning positions. **The Premier League never disappoints — and Week 3 of the 2026/27 season delivered plenty of drama**. From Manchester City maintaining their perfect start to Tottenham’s worrying goal drought and Liverpool finally finding their first win, the weekend had something for every football fan. ### EPL Week 3 Results - Newcastle 2–2 Bournemouth - Brentford 1–1 Sunderland - Brighton 1–1 Leeds United - Fulham 2–3 Crystal Palace - Manchester City 1–0 Coventry City - Nottingham Forest 0–0 Tottenham - Hull City 0–0 Aston Villa - Everton 2–2 Manchester United - Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea - Ipswich Town 0–2 Liverpool Ten games, plenty of talking points — but a few results stood out more than the rest. ### Week 3 Shockers **Tottenham’s attacking alarm bells** Three games, **zero goals.** Tottenham’s 0–0 draw at Nottingham Forest gave them their first point of the season, but failing to register a shot on target made the result feel more like a warning than a recovery. ### Bournemouth’s unwanted record Bournemouth are proving they can score first — but not finish games. They became the first Premier League side to score first in each of their opening three games of a season without winning any of them. Their 2–2 draw at Newcastle also meant they had dropped seven points from winning positions. ### Fulham’s defensive problems Fulham led twice against Crystal Palace but still lost 3–2. Three games, three defeats — a worrying beginning for Álvaro Arbeloa's side. ### Arsenal keep their perfect start Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea **2–1**, keeping their 100% record intact and showing the resilience of defending champions. ### Player of the Week: Alexander Isak **Alexander Isak gets my Player of the Week award.** The Liverpool striker scored twice in just nine minutes during the 2–0 win at Ipswich. Even more impressive, both goals were assisted by Cody Gakpo. Isak now has **three Premier League goals in three games**, while Gakpo's two assists highlighted a partnership that could become a major FPL storyline. The Premier League's official Team of the Week also selected Isak after his brace. ### FPL Gameweek 4 Predictions Gameweek 4 brings some tasty fixtures, and FPL managers should be looking beyond the obvious names. ### 🔥 Captain: Erling Haaland Manchester City travel to Manchester United for the first Manchester derby of the season. Despite the difficult fixture, Haaland remains a captaincy option because of his goal threat and current form. He is already among the league's leading scorers with three goals. ### ⭐ Differential: Cody Gakpo Two assists against Ipswich make Gakpo one of the most interesting Liverpool picks heading into their home game against Fulham. With Isak converting his chances, Gakpo could become a serious FPL points source. ### 💰 Value Pick: Maxim De Cuyper Brighton's attacking full-back remains an interesting budget option. His willingness to get forward gives him a route to points beyond clean sheets. ### 👀 Watchlist: Alexander Isak If you don't already own Isak, the time may be coming. Liverpool host Fulham in Gameweek 4, and his current form makes him difficult to ignore. ### ⚠️ Fixture to Watch: Manchester United vs Manchester City **This is the big one.** United have already shown attacking potential, while City have won all three of their opening games. Haaland, Bruno Fernandes and the City attacking options could make this one of the most important FPL fixtures of the week. ### What to Expect in Gameweek 4? Liverpool will look to build momentum against Fulham, Arsenal travel to Sunderland, Chelsea host Hull City, while Manchester United face Manchester City in the headline fixture. For FPL managers, **don't chase last week's points blindly**. Isak and Gakpo deserve attention, Haaland remains the premium captaincy option, and the Manchester derby could decide plenty of mini-leagues. **One thing is already clear: the 2026/27 Premier League season is wide open — and the FPL battle is getting just as interesting.** ## Frequently asked questions ### Who was the EPL Player of the Week in Gameweek 3? Alexander Isak is our Player of the Week after scoring twice in Liverpool’s 2–0 win over Ipswich Town. ### What was the biggest shock of EPL Gameweek 3? Tottenham’s 0–0 draw against Nottingham Forest was one of the biggest talking points, with Spurs still searching for their first Premier League goal. ### Which teams have a perfect record after three EPL games? Manchester City and Arsenal both maintained perfect starts after winning all three of their opening league matches. ### Who is the best FPL captain for Gameweek 4? Erling Haaland is a strong captaincy option despite Manchester City facing Manchester United in the Manchester derby. ### Is Alexander Isak a good FPL pick for Gameweek 4? Yes. Isak has started his Liverpool career strongly and scored twice in Gameweek 3. Liverpool’s home fixture against Fulham makes him an attractive FPL option. ### Is Cody Gakpo worth considering in FPL? Gakpo is an interesting option after providing two assists for Isak against Ipswich. His attacking involvement makes him a player worth monitoring for Gameweek 4. ### Which is the biggest FPL fixture in Gameweek 4? The Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City is the headline fixture, with Haaland and United’s attacking players likely to attract significant FPL attention. ### What should FPL managers avoid in Gameweek 4? Avoid making transfers purely because of one big Gameweek 3 score. Look at fixtures, minutes, underlying attacking involvement and upcoming schedules before making major changes. ## Sources - Premier League - Liverpool - Alexander Isak - Cody Gakpo - Manchester City - Erling Haaland - Arsenal - Chelsea - Tottenham Hotspur - Manchester United - Bournemouth - Fulham - Crystal Palace - Fantasy Premier League --- Originally published by What's The Score at https://whatsthescore.in/blog/epl-week-3-shockers-isak-fires-city-stay-perfect-fpl-managers-get-busy