Week 5 of the English Premier League (EPL) delivered drama, goals, and surprising results. From Liverpool’s continued dominance to Aston Villa’s ongoing struggles, here’s a complete breakdown of the weekend’s action.
Liverpool Beat Everton 2-1 in the Merseyside Derby
Liverpool vs Everton never disappoints, and this clash was no different. Hugo Ekitike continued his brilliant start to life at Anfield, netting his third goal of the season. Ryan Gravenberch added another to seal a 2-1 win for Liverpool.
With five wins from five games, Liverpool sit top of the Premier League table with 15 points, looking like strong title contenders. Everton, meanwhile, continue to struggle in the bottom half.
Burnley and Nottingham Forest Share the Points
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving both sides in need of improvement. Forest now sit 15th, while Burnley trail just behind in 16th place. Both clubs will need to turn draws into wins to avoid being dragged deeper into the relegation battle.
Fulham Defeat Brentford 3-1 at Craven Cottage
At Craven Cottage, Fulham vs Brentford produced another standout performance from Marco Silva’s men. A 3-1 victory pushed Fulham up to 8th place in the EPL table. Brentford’s woes continue as they slip dangerously close to the relegation zone, sitting 17th.
Newcastle Held Again as Bournemouth Shine
Bournemouth vs Newcastle United finished in a 1-1 draw. Despite being newly promoted, Bournemouth are thriving, sitting 4th with 10 points. In contrast, Newcastle’s struggles deepen—they have managed just one win all season and sit 13th with 6 points. Eddie Howe’s side need urgent solutions if they hope to challenge for Europe again.
Sunderland Show Spirit Against Aston Villa
Sunderland vs Aston Villa ended in another 1-1 draw, but the story was Sunderland’s resilience. Reduced to 10 men, the newly promoted side still managed to equalize. They now sit an impressive 7th in the Premier League table.
Villa’s crisis continues: they remain winless, with just one goal scored all season, and sit in 18th place, deep in relegation trouble.
Spurs Snatch Draw Against Brighton
Brighton vs Tottenham Hotspur was a game full of twists. Brighton stormed into a 2-0 lead by the 31st minute, but Spurs fought back. Richarlison scored in the 43rd minute, before a Jan Paul van Hecke own goal leveled it late, ending 2-2.
Spurs now sit 3rd with 10 points, while Brighton remain 14th with 5 points, despite their dominant play.
Crystal Palace Edge West Ham 2-1
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United saw Palace take a 2-1 victory to climb into 5th place with 9 points. West Ham’s nightmare start continues, as they remain 19th with just 3 points from five games.
Leeds Thrash Wolves 3-1
Leeds United vs Wolves ended 3-1 to the newly promoted side. Leeds’ fast start to the season sees them climb to 12th place in the EPL table. Wolves, however, are in serious trouble—still winless, and struggling at the bottom of the standings.
EPL Week 5: Key Takeaways
- Liverpool maintain a 100% winning record, sitting top of the Premier League.
- Sunderland and Bournemouth continue to impress after promotion.
- Aston Villa and Wolves are in relegation danger with no wins so far.
- Spurs and Palace remain strong contenders in the top half.
Final Thoughts
Week 5 of the Premier League 2025 season showcased thrilling football, surprise results, and rising stars like Ekitike at Liverpool. With Liverpool looking unstoppable and clubs like Villa and Wolves in crisis, the EPL promises another unpredictable season.
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