Premier League Gameweek 5: Biggest Winners and Losers

Gameweek 5 of the 2026/27 Premier League saw significant changes in the standings, with several teams experiencing major shifts.

Brighton & Hove Albion emerged as the biggest winner of the weekend after a dominant 3-0 victory over defending champions Arsenal. The match, held at the American Express Stadium, saw Brighton's striker Pascal Groß open the scoring, followed by goals from Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andrés. The result propelled Brighton to third place in the table, making them the undisputed biggest winner of Gameweek 5.

Aston Villa climbed out of the relegation zone with a dramatic 3-2 win away at Tottenham Hotspur. The visitors scored three goals, including two in the second half, to see off a late Spurs fightback and record their first Premier League victory of the season.

Coventry City also made news as they clinched their first win of the season by defeating Nottingham Forest 1-0 away at the City Ground. The newly-promoted side had previously failed to score or win in their first four matches, but their disciplined approach secured a crucial three points, boosting their survival prospects in the Premier League.

On the losing side, Arsenal suffered a significant setback following their 3-0 defeat to Brighton. Mikel Arteta's side conceded three goals without managing a single response, marking an uncharacteristically poor defensive display from the title contenders. Chelsea also endured a nightmare London derby, falling to a 3-0 loss away at Brentford after a scoreless opening half.

The team's collapse in the second half, conceding three goals, further compounded their disappointment. Hull City, though having enjoyed an unbeaten start to their promotion season, suffered a 2-1 loss away to Newcastle United, marking their first true setback in the top flight. Lastly, Tottenham Hotspur remained entrenched at the bottom of the table following a 3-2 home loss to Aston Villa, despite mounting a late two-goal response.