Week five of the Premier League in the 2026/27 season features intriguing stats and notes that have captured the attention of viewers. Manchester City is looking to maintain their perfect start, while Arsenal is striving for their tenth consecutive win in the competition. Liverpool is also aiming to turn their early season draws into victories.
Notable Stats in Week Five Matches
Brentford is seeking their first home victory against Chelsea, having failed to achieve this in their last five matches at the Gtech Community Stadium. The last four encounters between these two teams have ended in draws. Brentford has recorded 10 draws in their last 14 Premier League matches and remains unbeaten in their last six games.
Chelsea has only secured one victory from their last six away Premier League matches, and their games have seen the most goals among other teams. Meanwhile, the battle for set-piece strikes will also be interesting, as Brentford has the second-best stat in the league with 2.34 xG from set pieces, while Chelsea ranks seventh with 1.57 xG.
Exciting Competitions in Other Matches
In other games, Tottenham and Aston Villa will face each other. The history of their last 22 encounters shows Tottenham's dominance with 15 victories. Aston Villa has won four of their last six Premier League matches against Tottenham and is now looking for their first victory of the season.
Arsenal is also coming to the Amex Stadium with a series of consecutive victories and is currently striving to equal their historical records. The team has conceded only two goals in their last nine matches, and if they can achieve their tenth consecutive win, they will reach one of the club's long-standing records in Premier League history.
Meanwhile, key players like Bukayo Saka and João Pedro are also in the media spotlight. Saka has scored five goals in his six away matches against Brighton, and Pedro, with six goal contributions this season, leads individual stats.
Finally, Manchester City, with four consecutive victories, is looking to start their season with five straight wins and has an impressive record against Sunderland at home. The team has not lost in their last 14 home matches against Sunderland, achieving 12 victories and two draws. Additionally, Sunderland has scored in their last eight away Premier League matches and is looking to continue this trend.
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