Matchday 5 of the 2025/26 Premier League season delivered drama, goals, and table-shifting results. From Liverpool’s derby win to Fulham’s home triumph and Spurs’ late equalizer, here’s a full recap of the weekend’s action and what it means for the EPL standings.
🔴 Liverpool 2-1 Everton – Merseyside Derby Victory Keeps Reds Top
Liverpool continued their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 win over Everton at Anfield. Goals from Hugo Ekitike and Ryan Gravenberch sealed the victory, with Ekitike now on three goals this season, showcasing his growing influence.
- Liverpool sit 1st in the Premier League with 15 points from five wins.
- Everton drop to 6th, despite a competitive showing.
🟤 Burnley 1-1 Nottingham Forest – Relegation Battle Ends in Stalemate
Burnley and Nottingham Forest shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, a result that keeps both teams hovering near the bottom of the table.
- Forest sit 15th, while Burnley are 16th, with survival already a concern.
Fulham 3-1 Brentford – Craven Cottage Hosts Fulham’s Rise
Fulham impressed with a 3-1 win over Brentford, climbing to 8th place in the table. Brentford, meanwhile, continue to struggle and now sit 17th, just above the drop zone.
- Fulham’s attacking depth proved decisive.
- Brentford face mounting pressure to turn things around.
🍒 Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle – Stalemate at Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth and Newcastle United played out a goalless draw, with defenses dominating the contest. Bournemouth remain in the top four with 10 points, while Newcastle’s inconsistency sees them in 13th.
- Newcastle have only one win this season.
- Bournemouth continue their surprise run.
🔴 Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa – Ten-Man Sunderland Hold On
Sunderland, despite going down to ten men, managed a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. The newly promoted side sits 7th, while Villa remain winless and drop to 18th.
- Villa scored their first goal of the season, but still lack momentum.
- Sunderland’s resilience continues to impress.
Brighton 2-2 Tottenham – Spurs Snatch Late Equalizer
Brighton dominated early, scoring twice by the 31st minute. Richarlison pulled one back for Spurs, and a Jan Paul Van Hecke own goal in the dying minutes secured a 2-2 draw.
- Tottenham sit 3rd with 10 points.
- Brighton are 14th, showing promise but lacking consistency.
🦅 Crystal Palace 2-1 West Ham – Palace Climb, Hammers Sink
Crystal Palace edged West Ham United in a 2-1 win, moving up to 5th in the table. West Ham’s poor form continues, now sitting 19th with just 3 points.
- Palace’s form makes them early contenders for European spots.
- West Ham face serious pressure to improve.
Leeds United 3-1 Wolves – Promoted Side Thrashes Winless Wolves
Leeds United, newly promoted, delivered a commanding 3-1 win over Wolves, who remain winless and rooted to the bottom of the table.
- Leeds climb to 12th, showing strong early form.
- Wolves sit 20th, with serious concerns mounting.
Final Thoughts: EPL Week 5 Delivers Drama and Shakeups
From Liverpool’s derby dominance to Leeds’ commanding win, Premier League Week 5 offered a mix of title pushes, relegation battles, and breakout performances. With Ekitike, Richarlison, and Sunderland making headlines, the season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent years.
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The 2025/2026 Premier League season is up and running, and Matchday 5 is set to be unforgettable. From the raw passion of the London derby to the technical chess match at Villa Park, there’s something for every football fan.
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