2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 5

Liverpool VS Everton

Liverpool host Everton in what should be an interesting Merseyside Derby! Liverpool have won late against both Burnley and Atletico Madrid this past week, and they currently find themselves top of the league! When it comes to Everton, they drew 0-0 with Aston Villa last time out, and they currently sit 6th in the table! In their previous 33 meetings, Liverpool have won 16 games whilst Everton have only won 3 times! For Liverpool, they’ll expect themselves to keep winning! The Reds are ranked 1st in GPG (2.3), and they’re currently on a 5-game winning run! As for Everton, they need to stay focused from minute 1 to the final whistle! The Toffees are ranked 7th in GPG (1.3) and 4th in GCPG (0.8)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Brighton VS Tottenham

Brighton lost 2-1 at Bournemouth last time out, and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Tottenham, they’ve beaten both West Ham (3-0) and Villarreal (1-0) this past week, and they currently find themselves third in the league! In their previous 18 meetings, Brighton have won 6 games compared to 11 wins for Spurs! For Brighton and Hove Albion, they need to find some form! The Seagulls are ranked 10th in GPG (1.0), and they’re currently on a 6-game unbeaten home run (3W,3D)! As for Tottenham Hotspur, they’ll be aiming for another strong defensive display! Spurs are ranked 4th in GPG (2.0), and 1st in GCPG (0.3)!

My Prediction: 1-1

Burnley VS Nottingham Forest

Burnley lost late again last time out against Liverpool, and they currently sit 17th in the table! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they’ve lost against both Arsenal and Swansea in the past 7 days, and they currently occupy 15th spot! In their previous 14 meetings, Burnley have won 7 times whilst Forest have won 3 times! For Burnley, they need to try and win this game! The Clarets are ranked 10th in GPG (1.0), and they’re coming off their first home loss since May 2024! As for Nottingham Forest, Ange Postecoglou needs to get off the mark! Forest are ranked 10th in GPG (1.0), and they’re currently on a 3-game losing run!

My Prediction: 1-0

West Ham VS Crystal Palace

West Ham got thrashed 3-0 by Tottenham last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! When it comes to Crystal Palace, they’ve drawn against both Sunderland and Millwall this past week (they beat Millwall on penalties), and they currently sit 9th in the table! In their previous 26 meetings, West Ham have won 8 times whilst Palace have won 9 times! For West Ham, they have to get a result here! The Hammers are ranked 10th in GPG (1.0), and they currently have the worst home record in the league! As for Crystal Palace, they’ll be aiming to keep yet another clean sheet! The Eagles are also ranked 10th in GPG (1.0), and 1st in GCPG (0.3)!

My Prediction: 0-2

Wolves VS Leeds

Wolves lost 1-0 at Newcastle last weekend, and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! When it comes to Leeds, they lost late away at Fulham last time out, and they currently sit 16th in the table! In their previous 17 meetings, Wolves have won 8 times compared to 7 wins for Leeds! For Wolverhampton Wanderers, they have to win this game! Wolves are ranked 18th in GPG (0.5), and they’re the only team yet to get off the mark in the league! As for Leeds United, they will fancy their chances in this one! The Whites are ranked 19th in GPG (0.3), and they currently have the worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-2

Manchester United VS Chelsea

Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford for the latest Saturday Night Football clash! Manchester United were thrashed 3-0 by Manchester City last time out, and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Chelsea, they could only draw at Brentford before they lost to Bayern Munich on Wednesday, and they currently find themselves in 5th place! In their previous 41 meetings, Man United have won 14 games whilst Chelsea have won 13! For Manchester United, they need to start playing well! United are ranked 10th in GPG (1.0), and they’ve only managed 1 win in their first 5 games of the season (in all competitions)! As for Chelsea, they need to bounce back here! The Blues are ranked 1st in GPG (2.3), and they currently have the third-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-2

Fulham VS Brentford

Fulham beat Leeds late last time out, and they currently find themselves 11th in the league! When it comes to Brentford, they’ve drawn against both Chelsea and Aston Villa this past week (beating Villa on penalties), and they currently sit 12th in the table! In their previous 19 meetings, Fulham have won 6 times whilst Brentford have won 9 times! For Fulham, they’ll be aiming to build on a positive start to the season (at home)! The Cottagers are ranked 16th in GPG (0.8), and they’ve won back-to-back home games in all competitions (without conceding a goal)! As for Brentford, they’d take a point from this game! The Bees are ranked 7th in GPG (1.3), but they currently have the 4th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

Bournemouth VS Newcastle

Bournemouth host Newcastle in an important game for both sides! Bournemouth picked up a strong 2-1 win over Brighton last time out, and they currently find themselves 4th in the league! When it comes to Newcastle, they beat Wolves 1-0 last weekend before they lost at home to Barcelona last night, and they currently sit 10th in the table! In their previous 15 meetings, Bournemouth have 4 wins compared to 5 wins for Newcastle! For AFC Bournemouth, a win here would put them in an amazing position! The Cherries are ranked 6th in GPG (1.5), and they’re currently 2 for 2 at home this season (in the league)! As for Newcastle United, a win here would do an awful lot for them! The Magpies are ranked 16th in GPG (0.8), and they’ve 0-0 in both of their 2 away games so far this season!

My Prediction: 1-1

Sunderland VS Aston Villa

Sunderland picked up a positive point away at Crystal Palace last time out, and they currently sit 7th in the table! When it comes to Aston Villa, they’ve drawn against both Everton and Brentford this past week (losing to Brentford in the Cup), and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! In their previous 14 meetings, Sunderland have won 3 games whilst Villa have won double that! For Sunderland AFC, they can definitely get something from this game! The Black Cats are ranked 7th in GPG (1.3), and they currently have the second-best home record in the league! As for Aston Villa, they need to start scoring and winning! Villa are ranked 20th in GPG (0.0), and the fact they still haven’t scored a Premier League goal this season is pretty shocking!

My Prediction: 1-0

Arsenal VS Manchester City

And in the Main Event of Super Sunday, Arsenal host Manchester City in what will most likely be a feisty clash at the Emirates! Arsenal have picked up 2 positive wins this week against Nottingham Forest and Athletic Club (without conceding a goal), and they currently find themselves second in the league! When it comes to Manchester City, they too have had positive wins over Manchester United and Napoli over the past 7 days (also without conceding a goal), and they currently sit 8th in the table! In their previous 38 meetings, Arsenal have won 9 games compared to 20 wins for Man City! For Arsenal, they need to win these types of games! The Gunners are ranked 1st in GPG (2.3) and GCPG (0.3)! As for Manchester City, this is a big test for them! City are ranked 4th in GPG (2.0), and they’re looking for 3-straight wins and clean sheets!

My Prediction: 2-2