--- title: "EPL Week 4: Manchester Derby Drama, Arsenal Perfect & FPL Picks for Gameweek 5" url: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/epl-week-4-manchester-derby-drama-arsenal-perfect-fpl-picks-for-gameweek-5 author: "Sandeep Tewary" author_url: https://whatsthescore.in/author/sandeep-tewary author_title: "Global Sports Enthusiast, Ex-Cricketer & Writer" publisher: "What's The Score" category: "Football" type: analysis published: 2026-09-15T08:48:00+05:30 updated: 2026-09-30T07:43:33+05:30 reading_time_minutes: 3 tags: ["Arsenal", "Brighton", "Bukayo Saka", "Chelsea", "EPL Week 4", "Erling Haaland", "Fantasy Premier League", "FPL", "FPL Gameweek 5", "leeds vs newcastle", "Liverpool", "Manchester City", "Manchester Derby", "Manchester United", "Premier League", "Premier League 2026/27"] license: "Quotation with attribution and a link is permitted. Full reproduction is not." canonical: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/epl-week-4-manchester-derby-drama-arsenal-perfect-fpl-picks-for-gameweek-5 --- # EPL Week 4: Manchester Derby Drama, Arsenal Perfect & FPL Picks for Gameweek 5 *Manchester City win the derby, Arsenal stay perfect and Brighton smash five. Here are the biggest EPL Week 4 results, Player of the Week and my FPL GW5 picks.* By Sandeep Tewary · 15 September 2026 · 3 min read ## Key takeaways - Arsenal remain perfect after four Premier League matches. - Manchester City won the Manchester Derby 1-0. - Brighton destroyed Coventry 5-0. - Liverpool and Chelsea both dropped points. - Erling Haaland is my GW5 captain pick. The Premier League has once again reminded us why it is impossible to predict! **Matchweek 4** delivered a little bit of everything — a Manchester derby decided by one goal, Brighton smashing five, Liverpool dropping points, Chelsea being held at home and Arsenal maintaining their perfect start. Here are the biggest takeaways from another crazy Premier League weekend. ### 🔥 EPL Week 4 Results: The Big Talking Points The biggest result came at Old Trafford, where **Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0** in the Manchester Derby. City took the bragging rights, while United will be left wondering what might have been. **Brighton produced the biggest scoreline of the week**, destroying Coventry City **5-0**. It was a statement attacking performance and one that will certainly have FPL managers looking twice at Brighton assets. Arsenal remain perfect after four matches. The defending champions beat Sunderland **2-0**, with Bruno Guimarães opening the scoring before Bukayo Saka added the second from the penalty spot. David Raya was also the hero, saving a penalty. Liverpool, meanwhile, couldn't find a way past Fulham as the two sides played out a **0-0 draw at Anfield**. Chelsea were also frustrated, being held to a **2-2 draw by Hull City**. Hull's unbeaten start continues to be one of the early surprises of the season. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa **2-1**, Ipswich shocked Crystal Palace **3-2**, Bournemouth and Brentford drew **2-2**, while Tottenham and Everton played out another goalless draw. Leeds then finished the gameweek in style by hammering Newcastle **4-1**. ### ⭐ Player of the Week: Lewis Dunk My **Player of the Week** goes to **Lewis Dunk**. Brighton's 5-0 win was the standout team performance and Dunk wasn't just part of a clean sheet — he also got on the scoresheet. For a centre-back to contribute at both ends while his team puts five past the opposition is exactly the kind of performance that deserves recognition. There were plenty of contenders, including **David Raya, Bruno Guimarães, Bukayo Saka** and **Erling Haaland**, but Dunk gets my vote this week. ### 🎯 FPL Gameweek 5: Who Should You Pick? Now comes the big question for Fantasy Premier League managers — **who gets the armband in GW5?** For me, **Erling Haaland is the obvious captain pick**. Manchester City face Sunderland at home, and Haaland currently leads the Premier League scoring charts with four goals. FPL projections also have him as the leading captain option for Gameweek 5. ### My GW5 shortlist: - Captain: Erling Haaland - Safe midfield pick: Bukayo Saka - Midfield differential: Morgan Gibbs-White - Value forward: João Pedro - Liverpool pick: Alexander Isak - Defensive pick: Manchester City defenders The other fixtures worth watching are **Bournemouth vs Liverpool**, **Brighton vs Arsenal** and **Fulham vs Manchester United.** One warning though: don't make transfers simply because a team scored five last weekend. FPL is about fixtures, minutes, form and underlying opportunity — not just the previous scoreline. GW5 could be another big one for the mini-leagues! ## Frequently asked questions ### Who was the standout team in EPL Week 4? Brighton were the standout team after their emphatic 5-0 win over Coventry City. ### Who is the EPL Player of the Week? Lewis Dunk gets my Player of the Week award after Brighton's 5-0 win. ### Who should captain FPL Gameweek 5? Erling Haaland is the standout captaincy option with Manchester City hosting Sunderland. ### Who are the best FPL differentials for GW5? Morgan Gibbs-White and João Pedro are two interesting options for managers looking beyond the obvious premium picks. ### When is the FPL Gameweek 5 deadline? The Gameweek 5 deadline is Friday, September 18, 2026. Always check the official FPL site before making last-minute transfers. ## Sources - Premier League official website - Reuters - The Guardian - FPL Assistant - FPL.ai. --- Originally published by What's The Score at https://whatsthescore.in/blog/epl-week-4-manchester-derby-drama-arsenal-perfect-fpl-picks-for-gameweek-5