Saturday, September 20: EPL Matchweek 5 Highlights
Liverpool (2 – 1) Everton — Merseyside Derby Drama | EPL Matchweek 5
Club Reports: Liverpool | Everton
Venue: Anfield📍
Match Summary
The weekend started off with an exciting rivalry of “Merseyside derby”, a famous and intense game between Liverpool and Everton, which is always exciting. Liverpool took charge of the game from early on and maintained their dominance throughout the game.
Highlights of the Game
- Liverpool started off as the dominant opponent in the game, but their efforts were met by a matching and well strategized defense of Everton.
- Although team Everton did struggle at first but were able to score a goal despite their thin chances.
- Liverpool had luck in its side as a late penalty kick brought the win to their side during a set-piece that demonstrated their tactical preparation.
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Managerial Quotes
Arne Slot (Liverpool)
“We managed the game really well but we didn’t manage some moments really well. I had said this before the game.” — mirror
Analytical note: Slot praises his team’s overall control but admits key lapses in crucial moments that proved costly, something he had already anticipated. It’s an honest mix of credit and accountability.
David Moyes (Everton)
“Their league position suggests they are ahead of us and they possibly do come here as favorites. Liverpool are having a very good season and we will have to do everything we possibly can to beat them.” — Yahoo Sports
Analytical note: Everton manager seemed to acknowledge Liverpool’s strong form and higher standing, openly calling them favorites, while framing it as motivation by emphasizing the need to give everything possible to compete and win.
Brighton (2 – 2) Tottenham Hotspur — A Point Gained or Two Dropped? | EPL Matchweek 5
Club Reports: Brighton | Tottenham Hotspur
Venue: Amex Stadium 📍
Match Summary
A captivating 2-2 draw unfolded at the Amex Stadium between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur. The Seagulls flew out of the blocks, taking a commanding two-goal lead, only for Spurs to fight back for a draw point.
Highlights of the Game
- Brighton dominated the game up until the 31st second where Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari both scored 1 goal each for the team leaving the scoreboard looking like 2-0.
- However, just before halftime Spurs successfully scored a goal through Richarlison that gave them a ray of hope into the game.
- His goal had set the momentum for Spurs; we also witnessed luck involved in the game too when Jan Paul van Hecke mistakenly scored into his own net giving Spurs a second goal resulting in a draw right at the end.
- The game was full of great attacks and the humorous chaos which appeared entertaining then chaotic, both sides created lots of scoring opportunities. And neither of the teams lacked defensive potential.
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Managerial Quotes
Fabian Hürzeler (Brighton)
“When we looked at the timings of how and when we conceded the goals, it didn’t feel great. The result was a little unlucky for us but overall I saw a lot of positive things. We did make some good steps forward, we had a lot of energy on the pitch and good intensity. I thought we did enough to win this game.” — BBC Sports
Analytical note: The manager admits saying that the timing of the goals conceded was disappointing and sees the result as a touch unlucky, yet he focuses on the positives, highlighting progress, energy, and intensity, and believes his team did enough to deserve the win.
Thomas Frank (Tottenham Hotspur)
” So many crosses into the box, near chances, missed opportunities. We were physically strong and mentally strong, and that is so important if you want to achieve something.” — BBC Sports
Analytical note: Frank expressed a mix of frustration and a hint of pride in how the team created chances but couldn’t make them count. Even so, he also focused on how strong the players stayed throughout the game both physically and mentally which is what only matters in a game.
Burnley (1 – 1) Nottingham Forest — Turf Moor Stalemate | EPL Matchweek 5
Club Reports: Burnley | Nottingham Forest
Venue: Turf Moor 📍
Match Summary
At Turf Moor, fans witnessed a balanced contest between newly promoted Burnley and Nottingham Forest that battled to a 1-1 draw. Both teams displayed equal energies of attacking and defending, but neither could overcome the other.
Highlights of the Game
- Forest started strong by scoring first and showed good control over the game.
- Burnley didn’t take long to hit back. With Anthony scoring a goal to make the game level again at 1–1.
- Neither side dominated completely; instead, both attacked often. And each team’s goalkeeper had to step up with important saves to keep the scoreline level.
- The match ended in a draw that could help each team gradually build form and confidence.
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Managerial Quotes
Scott Parker (Burnley)
“I think the point is about right, both teams jabbed their way through the game at times, over the course of the game we had some very good chances, Forest also did, so the point is a fair result.” — Burnley Aces’s Post
Analytical note: Admired by the support of the fans, Parker acknowledged that his players had put up a great unified game and earned a much-justified result.
Ange Postecoglou (Nott’m Forest)
“It’s going to be tough, a lot of games are coming up. We play, we review, we recover and then we play. A tough period but also an exciting period.” — BBC Sports
Analytical note: Ange made it clear that with matches coming one after another., it’s going to be a tough stretch ahead and the team knows that it’ll be demanding but at the same time there’s also excitement in the challenge. The players play, learn, recover, and go again.
West Ham United (1 – 2) Crystal Palace — Eagles Soar at the London Stadium | EPL Matchweek 5
Club Reports: West Ham United | Crystal Palace
Venue: London Stadium 📍
(Highlights) YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YRH65ueSgNk
Match Summary
Continuing with their HeadStart into the season, Palace had an impressive 2-1 victory over West Ham United at London Stadium. The Eagles demonstrated a disciplined performance and clinical finishing that proved to be unbeatable by their opponents.
Highlights of the Game
- West Ham started well and scored first. However, after halftime their energy, sharpness, and overall control of the game declined which allowed Palace to benefit from the moment and get back into the game.
- Crystal Palace’s organized defense and counter-attacking threat proved effective.
- Palance maintained its discipline and avoided any error that could revert the direction of the game to the Hammers. At the same time, they attacked quickly on the break (counterattacks), which caused problems for West Ham.
- Palace scored two crucial goals to secure the win. Palace first equalized, then later added a decisive second goal. The late strike sealed the victory, showing the team’s persistence and tactical execution.
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Managerial Quotes
Graham Potter (West Ham United)
“Everyone at the club feels that pressure because the situation isn’t what we want. You have to face it up.” — (Sky Sports)
Analytical note: Potter seemed disappointed, and he didn’t try to hide it as his team needed to hear the truth about their state of football playing. He expressed that while it’s not where the whole club wants to be, the only option is to confront it head-on.
Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace)
“It was a fantastic performance from the team. We showed a lot of character after going down. We stayed disciplined, we stayed together, and we took our chances. It’s a huge win for us. West Ham was better in the 15 minutes after the equaliser, and I think then, and credit to the players, we could turn the momentum again. At the end, it was a deserved win.” — Yahoo
Analytical note: Oliver celebrated his win through his encouraging words and alongside also appreciated and acknowledged the team’s well-sync attitude during the game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers (1 – 3) Leeds United — Leeds on the March | EPL Matchweek 5
Club Reports: Wanderers | Leeds United
Venue: Molineux📍
Match Summary
Leeds United secured an emphatic 3-1 away victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, showcasing their attacking prowess and putting in a comprehensive performance.
Highlights of the Game
- Leeds benefitted from every attacking opportunity by scoring a goal each time they got the chance.
- However, Wolves’ defense couldn’t cope with the pace and creativity of the Leeds’ attackers.
- Leeds had a massive win against Wolves that boosted Leeds’ morale and confidence in the series.
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Managerial Quotes
Vítor Pereira (Wolves)
“In the first half we were not aggressive under pressure, especially the defenders. They played with a lot of space. We were not doing our pressure in the way we needed to do it. We are trying to correct the mistakes but they happen again.” — BBC Sports
Analytical note: Pereira admitted Wolves struggled in the first half, especially at the back. He openly criticized that team’s defenders gave Leeds too much space and the team didn’t press with enough intensity which caused their defeat with such a high margin. He also pointed out how they’ve been working to fix the issues, but the same mistakes keep slipping in.
Daniel Farke (Leeds United)
“ (It was) a really good first half, a dominant first half, creating many chances (and) excellent goals.” — The Yorkshire post
Analytical note: Farke exclaimed in a cheerful mood as his team controlled the first half, created plenty of chances, and finished them off with some quality goals. And bagged a dominant victory against Wolves in match week 5.
Manchester United (2 – 1) Chelsea — A Crucial Win for the Red Devils | EPL Matchweek 5
Club Reports: Manchester United | Chelsea
Venue: Old Trafford📍
Match Summary | Manchester United vs Chelsea Short Highlights
Manchester United and Chelsea are two Premier League giants, and the victory was snatched by Manchester United in a 2-1 score. This was a much much-needed boost for United and a setback for the Blues.
Highlights of the Game
- The game started with dominance from Manchester United where they showed their intense attacking intent and this gave them a firm hold of the game from early on.
- Chelsea did resist fiercely but a red card changed their momentum.
- Meanwhile United maintained their domination leading to their crucial win that portrayed their resilience.
- Fernandes reached a personal milestone by scoring his 100th goal in Manchester United colors.
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Managerial Quotes
Rúben Amorim (Manchester United)
“We started the game really well, really aggressive. We were so aggressive in the second balls. We had the sending off with Casemiro, we like to complicate our game always but it was a good day! I felt the urgency, of course the sending off helped us. We had to be more clinical to finish the game off sooner.” — Manchester united
Analytical note: Amorim rejoiced in the spotlight dedicating the victory to how a positive start made all the difference and applauded how his players maintained their full control over the game. He also admitted that they still made things harder for themselves. It was a good day overall, though acknowledging that the team should’ve been more clinical to finish the game earlier.
Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
“It was rough… the red card [would be] difficult not only for Chelsea, it [would be] difficult for any club.” — Chelsea247
Analytical note: Maresca admitted the red card would be a challenge for any team. And so was the situation for them.
Sunday, September 21: EPL Matchweek 5 Highlights
Fulham (3 – 1) Brentford — Cottagers Dominate West London Derby | EPL Matchweek 5
Club Reports: Fulham | Brentford
Venue: Craven Cottage📍
Match Summary
Fulham had a dominant win over Brentford in this match week, which demonstrated their attacking talent and team’s successful strategic plan.
Highlights of the Game
- Fulham held the ball for most of the game and were able to create many chances to score
- Meanwhile, Brentford struggled to take hold of the game against Fulham.
- Whenever attacks were made to score, Fulham benefitted from these chances efficiently. Which contributed to their dominant victory.
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Managerial Quotes
Marco Silva (Fulham)
“It’s something that this group has to be proud of. We never hide ourselves. That was one of the targets for the season, was a goal that we wanted to achieve.”
Analytical note: Delighted! Marco appreciated the players for having and maintaining dominance throughout the game. — Fulham FC
Keith Andrews (Brentford)
“I’m bitterly disappointed. I know what this game means to the fans.” — Brentford FC
Analytical note: Andrews statement sounded like a heartfelt apology when he acknowledged the team’s performance and the fans expectations for them.
Bournemouth (0 – 0) Newcastle United — Stalemate at the Vitality |EPL Matchweek 5
Club Reports: Bournemouth | Newcastle United
Venue: Vitality Stadium 📍
Match Summary
At the Vitality Stadium, we witnessed a match that ended up in a goalless draw between Bournemouth and Newcastle United. While Bournemouth had most of the possession, they still couldn’t find a way past the rock-solid defense of team Newcastle.
Highlights of the Game
- Bournemouth did get multiple chances to score but they couldn’t convert any of those chances.
- We saw the defensive potential of Newcastle in its best form against the Cherries’ attacks.
- This draw in game broke Bournemouth’s three-game winning streak in this EPL season of 25/26.
- Newcastle, being an away team, celebrated their one point of draw that was earned through their well strategized defensive potential.
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Managerial Quotes
Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)
“It is a good start. We were not as brilliant today as we were in previous games but we have to be competitive. We have to keep this level of performance.” — BBC Sport
Analytical note: Iraola acknowledged the good start the team had put forward. However, he also stressed on how the performance was not as polished as recent performances. The key takeaway from the game is consistency and staying competitive and maintaining a steady level of play that is crucial as the season builds.
Eddie Howe (Newcastle United)
“I haven’t given it too much thought in terms of who deserves what. We know Bournemouth are a really good team. We limited them to long shots and Nick made some good saves. We didn’t get our attacking game going.” — Yahoo sports
Analytical note: Howe focused on Bournemouth’s quality and how well they were restricted to long shots. He pointed out that the team struggled to build their own attacking rhythm, which left the performance short of its full potential.
Sunderland (1 – 1) Aston Villa — A Point for the Black Cats | EPL Matchweek 5
Club Reports: Sunderland | Aston Villa
Venue: Stadium of Light.📍
Match Summary
This was Sunderland’s first home game of the season, in which they struggled and secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against one of the strongest teams of Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats’ resilient performance earned them a crucial point.
Highlights of the Game
- Early in the game, Aston Villa took the lead, but Sunderland’s defense proved to be impermeable in front of the Villan’s attacks.
- Sunderland got a much hoped for chance to score an equalizer that leveled the game and the fans let out a sigh of relief.
- Sunderland, being the home team, managed to stay strong defensively while Aston Villa focused on maintaining their shape and prevented Sunderland from scoring, successfully holding the draw until the final whistle.
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Managerial Quotes
Regis Le Bris (Sunderland)
“We started really well 11 v 11, we were in our gameplan, well connected with the opportunities and were in a good place.” — BBC Sports
Analytical note: Regis appreciated how the team looked sharp early in the game, and each player made sure to stick to their game plan and created great chances. He also applauded how the team was well-connected and in control during the 11 v 11 phase.
Unai Emery (Aston Villa)
“We have to adapt some new players and we will need time with them. Others know we want to control the game with the ball.“ — The Athletic
Analytical note: Emery highlighted in his post-match news conference the need for patience as new players settle in. While integration does take time, he pointed out that the core aim of the team remains clear which is of controlling the game through possession.
Arsenal (1 – 1) Manchester City — A Last-Gasp Equalizer at the Emirates | EPL Matchweek 5
Club Reports: Arsenal | Manchester City
Venue: Emirates Stadium 📍
Match Summary
In match week 5, we saw a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium between Arsenal and Manchester City. Here, we saw a last-gasp equalizer from Gabriel Martinelli salvaging a point for the Gunners.
Highlights of the Game
- Erling Haaland from Manchester City scored early in the match. This goal came from a quick counterattack, showing their speed and precision.
- However, Arsenal struggled to create good scoring opportunities against City’s defense.
- Arsenal’s manager adjusted the team’s formation and positioning during the break that helped Arsenal gain more control and create better chances in the second half.
- Martinelli scored very late in stoppage time (93rd minute) to level the match. The goal was remarkable and delighted Arsenal fans at the Emirates Stadium.
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Managerial Quotes
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
“I’m so proud of my players, the way we played, the way we dominated almost every aspect of the game. Very disappointed not to win the game. It’s a point that feels like a win. We showed a lot of character and a lot of resilience. The players never gave up, and the crowd was behind us the whole way. To get an equalizer against a team like City at the last minute is a great feeling.” — BBC Sports
Analytical note: Arsenal’s manager celebrated the draw, after the efforts that the players had put into the game, their dominance and fighting spirit is commendable. He also added that the late equalizer against City felt like a win, with both players and fans driving the comeback.
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
“Today we played against a powerful team. Hats off to our team for the resilience. It’s so difficult when you’re not effective with high pressing, it’s always tough in the build-up. We made some transitions. The result is fair. In general Arsenal were better.” — The Athletic
Analytical note: City’s manager highlighted the strong points of the game in which the players had great chances but couldn’t convert as they were up against a concrete defense of Arsenals.
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FAQ’s | EPL Matchweek 5
Q1. Which players made most goals in the Liverpool vs Everton Merseyside derby?
Liverpool had secured a 2-1 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby game of EPL. These goals for Liverpool were scored by Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitiké. However, Everton’s consolation goal came from Idrissa Gueye.
Q2. Which was the most dramatic moment of EPL Matchweek 5?
The biggest highlight of the week was when Arsenal scored a much-needed late goal to level the scores against Manchester City. It came when Manchester City were leading the match at 1–0 on the score board. In injury time (93rd minute), Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli scored an impressive goal, making it 1–1. It was because of this goal that Arsenal earned one point from the match (instead of losing), at their home stadium, the Emirates.
Q3. Which teams had their first win of the league in EPL Matchweek 5?
Leeds won 3–1 while playing at Wolves’ home ground, it was a clear and convincing win. They displayed their strong attacking skills by creating and benefiting from their chances.
Q4. What were the key moments of the Manchester United vs. Chelsea game?
In the fixture of Manchester United vs. Chelsea, since The Red Devils were under great pressure at the start of the season. Therefore, this victory was crucial for a boost of confidence and momentum among the players. The game also had a personal milestone for Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes, who scored his 100th goal of his club career. It’s a remarkable achievement for him!
Q5. How did the recently promoted teams in the Premier League perform in Match Week 5?
Each of the three recently promoted clubs (Leeds United, Burnley, Sunderland) in EPL of 25/26 had different outcomes. In it, team Leeds gave a wonderful performance, beating Wolves with a score of 3–1 at their stadium. And Sunderland managed to get a 1–1 draw on their own ground against Villa, showing great defensive potential. Similarly, Burnley also ended their match in a 1–1 draw, proving to its fans that they could compete and maintain their hold in the ground as well. CHeck out all the exciting moments of all these fixtures and the entire EPL Match Week 5 of 25/26 here.
Q6. Did we see any dramatic comeback in any of the games?
Yes, we saw a significant comeback in the match between Brighton and Tottenham Hotspur. In it Brighton took a commanding 2-0 lead, but Spurs fought back resisting the dominance of Brighton’s and secured a 2-2 draw after receiving a late own goal.
Q7. Did we have a goalless match between any teams?
Yes, the match between Bournemouth and Newcastle United at the Vitality Stadium ended in a goalless 0-0 draw.
References | EPL Matchweek 5
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