Premier League Fixtures This Weekend: Gameweek 5 Guide

Update: Gameweek 5 has been played. See every score in our Premier League Gameweek 5 results round-up.

Premier League fixtures this weekend bring a full nine-match Gameweek 5 card, and there’s plenty for Nigerian football fans to follow. Arsenal head to the south coast unbeaten, while Fulham’s clash with Manchester United carries an extra layer of interest with Alex Iwobi in the away side’s shadow. Here’s the full schedule and what matters in each fixture.

Saturday, 19 September Fixtures

Five matches open the weekend on Saturday. Tottenham host Aston Villa in the early kickoff, followed by Brighton against Arsenal, Everton against Ipswich Town, and Newcastle against Hull City. Nottingham Forest close the day hosting Coventry City in the evening slot.

• 13:30 — Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
• 16:00 — Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
• 16:00 — Everton vs Ipswich Town
• 16:00 — Newcastle United vs Hull City
• 18:30 — Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City

Sunday, 20 September Fixtures

Sunday’s slate features Manchester City at home to Sunderland and Fulham hosting Manchester United — the pick of the day for Nigerian fans, given Alex Iwobi’s involvement for Fulham.

• 15:00 — AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool
• 15:00 — Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
• 15:00 — Manchester City vs Sunderland
• 17:30 — Fulham vs Manchester United

Arsenal Look to Extend Their Run at Brighton

Arsenal arrive at the American Express Community Stadium on a seven-match winning run across all competitions, and Mikel Arteta’s side will be favourites heading into Saturday’s late-afternoon kickoff. However, the visitors aren’t at full strength: William Saliba remains sidelined, and both Jurrien Timber and Piero Hincapie are doubts after recent muscle concerns.

Brighton have their own injury list to manage. Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh and Jack Hinshelwood are all unavailable for the hosts, while summer signing Femi Azeez — one of Nigeria’s newest Premier League arrivals — is only a possible involvement as he continues his recovery from a muscular issue. Fellow Nigerian international Zadok Yohanna is also out for Brighton with injury, so neither is guaranteed minutes even if named among the substitutes.

Fulham vs Manchester United: The Iwobi Factor

Alex Iwobi has been a mainstay for Fulham since his move from Everton, and Sunday’s meeting with Manchester United gives the Nigerian midfielder a chance to test himself against one of the league’s traditional heavyweights. Fulham will be looking to build on recent home form, while United continue searching for consistency away from Old Trafford.

Why This Gameweek Matters for Nigerian Fans

Beyond the two headline fixtures, Gameweek 5 is a good weekend to track Nigerian representation across the league more broadly. As a result, fans following players like Iwobi, Azeez and others abroad get a full round of matches to watch in a single 48-hour window — useful for anyone planning their weekend viewing around Nigerian interest rather than just table position.

Where to Watch

Premier League fixtures are broadcast in Nigeria through the league’s official listed broadcast partners; check the official Premier League fixtures page for confirmed kickoff times, as these can shift for broadcast reasons in the days before matchday.

For the wider picture on where Nigerians fit across the league this season, see our Nigerian Players in the Premier League 2026/27 hub. For our full breakdown and betting tips on Sunday’s headline match, read the Fulham vs Manchester United prediction. And if you missed last week’s round, catch up with the Premier League Gameweek 4 fixtures guide.

FAQ: Premier League Gameweek 5

When is Gameweek 5 being played?
Gameweek 5 runs across Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026, with nine matches split over the two days.

Which match features the most Nigerian interest?
Fulham vs Manchester United, because of Alex Iwobi’s role in the Fulham side, and Brighton vs Arsenal, with Nigerian duo Femi Azeez and Zadok Yohanna on Brighton’s books even though both are managing injuries.

Is Arsenal still unbeaten heading into the weekend?
Arsenal go into their trip to Brighton on a seven-match winning run across all competitions, though several key defenders are managing fitness concerns.