Premier League Matchweek 5 begins on Friday as Brentford host Chelsea, with Arsenal and Manchester City both looking to extend perfect starts to the 2026–27 campaign.

Arsenal lead the table on goal difference after four consecutive victories, with Manchester City level on 12 points following their 1–0 derby win at Manchester United. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal at Old Trafford after City had played more than an hour with 10 men following Phil Foden’s red card.

Haaland has made a dominant start to the Fantasy Premier League season and leads the division’s main goal-threat statistics. The Manchester City striker has recorded nine shots on target, 15 shots in the box, seven big chances and an expected-goals figure of 3.34.

City host Sunderland on Sunday, while Arsenal face a difficult trip to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. Brighton have made an impressive start of their own, sitting fifth after collecting seven points and scoring a league-high 13 goals in their first four matches.

Tottenham host Aston Villa in Saturday’s early kick-off, with both teams seeking a first league win of the season. Spurs have drawn their past two matches 0–0 and remain without a Premier League goal, while Villa sit 19th with one point from four games.

Hull City’s unbeaten start will be tested at Newcastle United. The promoted side have collected eight points and sit fourth after four matches, while Newcastle arrive after a 4–1 defeat at Leeds United and have conceded a league-high 76 shots this season.

Elsewhere, Everton host Ipswich Town, Leeds United welcome Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest face bottom-of-the-table Coventry City on Saturday. Coventry remain without a point or a goal after four consecutive defeats, while Forest are still seeking their first home goal of the campaign.

Sunday’s fixtures see Liverpool travel to Bournemouth, Manchester City host Sunderland and Manchester United visit Fulham. The weekend completes the fifth round of the season before the next international break.