Chelsea Knocked Off Top Spot in EPL; Newcastle Gets 1st Win

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling scores his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Manchester City at the Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, England, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.AP Photo/Ian Walton

LONDON—Defending champion Manchester City is on top of the English Premier League for the first time this season.

And if Pep Guardiola’s team keeps playing like this, it could be difficult to knock City off its perch—even in a tight title race that saw three different teams lead the standings during Saturday.