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### Premier League 2024-25 Season Rankings After Five Matches

BBC Sport Football • September 21, 2026 at 2:51 AM ET

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The Premier League season is five matches old with a three-week international break approaching. Arsenal started strongly before a Brighton defeat, while Aston Villa shows signs of progression despite key player losses. Bournemouth needs to improve late-game defending, but Brentford impresses with an unbeaten run against top-six sides. Brighton remains the league's most entertaining side with 16 goals. Chelsea struggles after a strong start, and Coventry City looks to build on a recent win. Palace and Everton face inconsistency, while Fulham seeks its first victory. Hull City collects eight points from tough fixtures, and Ipswich Town earns six points through late drama. Leeds United sits fifth with an unbeaten record and solid defense. Liverpool remains unbeaten but far from their best. Manchester City wins all five games, with Erling Haaland leading the scoring. Manchester United disappoints with just one win. Newcastle shows mixed results under new management. Nottingham Forest worries at home, while Sunderland aims to improve on last season's seventh-place finish. Tottenham, after over £300m in spending, has failed to score in four matches.

Newcastle United faces a pivotal period under Matthias Jaissle. The Magpies impressed against Liverpool and Tottenham but suffered a heavy loss at Leeds. They responded well to beat Hull, though defensive consistency remains an issue. Manager Jaissle will look to stabilize the side before the international break ends.

Nottingham Forest struggles with home form. The team has yet to score at the City Ground and collects only one point from three home matches. Away from home, Forest performs better, drawing at Liverpool and winning at Aston Villa. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo will need to address the home deficiency quickly.

Tottenham Hotspur endured a difficult start despite significant summer spending. The club has failed to score in its opening four league matches, leaving supporters demanding improvement. The international break arrives at a critical moment for manager Ange Postecoglou to restructure the attack.

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