The Daily Mail's immensely popular predictor competition makes its eagerly anticipated return for Premier League gameweek 23, offering participants another chance to win significant cash prizes. This free-to-play game challenges fans to forecast the results of seven top-flight matches, with a substantial £1,000 weekly prize pot up for grabs. For the truly ambitious, a grand seasonal prize of £5,000 awaits the overall champion.
How the Predictor Game Works
Participants simply need to predict the winner of each selected Premier League fixture or opt for a draw. The game fosters friendly rivalry through its league system, allowing users to create or join both public and private leagues. This feature provides the perfect platform to definitively prove your football knowledge surpasses that of your friends or even the publication's own experts.
Gameweek 23 Fixture Schedule
This weekend's action commences with a 5:30 PM kick-off on Saturday, featuring league leaders Arsenal hosting Everton at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners aim to extend their advantage at the summit of the Premier League table. Later that evening, Chelsea welcomes Newcastle to Stamford Bridge, while West Ham United faces the formidable challenge of Manchester City at the London Stadium.
Sunday's schedule includes Crystal Palace versus Leeds United, Manchester United's clash with Aston Villa at Old Trafford, and Nottingham Forest taking on Fulham. The gameweek concludes with a high-profile late fixture as Liverpool hosts Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.
Expert Predictions from Kieran Gill
Daily Mail Sport's expert for this gameweek is Kieran Gill, who has provided his detailed verdict on all seven matches. Gill anticipates Arsenal securing a home victory against Everton, while predicting a draw between Chelsea and Newcastle. He forecasts an away win for Manchester City at West Ham, and draws for both Crystal Palace versus Leeds and Manchester United against Aston Villa.
Gill expects Fulham to claim an away win at Nottingham Forest and Liverpool to triumph at home against Tottenham. In his analysis, Gill remarked on Tottenham's managerial situation, noting, "Amazingly enough, Igor Tudor can still call himself the manager of Spurs. I don’t think I’m shocking anyone here by going for a Liverpool win at Anfield."
Detailed Match Analysis
Gill elaborated on several key fixtures, suggesting Manchester City will be "smarting after losing 3-0 to Real Madrid in the Champions League" and should overcome West Ham despite the London Stadium atmosphere. Regarding Chelsea's match, he expressed a "nagging feeling their week gets worse when they are held to a home draw by Newcastle," referencing their recent European disappointment.
The expert also predicted that Manchester United and Aston Villa would "cancel each other out" in their crucial battle for Champions League qualification positions.
How to Participate
Readers who believe they can outperform Gill's predictions are encouraged to participate via the Daily Mail's website or mobile application. The competition represents an excellent opportunity for football enthusiasts to test their forecasting skills against both peers and professionals. Participation is restricted to individuals aged 18 and over who are residents of Great Britain, excluding Northern Ireland, with full terms and conditions applying.
