Premier League Predictor Challenge: Gameweek 22 Results and Expert Analysis
How did you fare against the experts in Daily Mail Sport's Predictor challenge during gameweek 22 of the Premier League? It was another weekend packed with dramatic football action, featuring stunning comebacks, red cards, and spectacular goals. The question on everyone's mind is whether you managed to outscore our resident expert, Nathan Salt.
Weekend Football Highlights and Key Matches
Saturday saw Manchester United extend their winning streak under interim manager Michael Carrick, while Sunday delivered a headline clash with Manchester City securing a crucial victory over Liverpool. The latter match concluded with a controversial ending that sparked widespread debate among fans and pundits alike. Earlier in the weekend, Arsenal bolstered their pursuit of a first Premier League title since 2004 with a commanding 3-0 win against Sunderland. Manchester City then narrowed the gap at the top by defeating Liverpool just over twenty-four hours later.
Burnley's struggles continued as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to West Ham, leaving them a daunting eleven points from safety. Scott Parker's team currently appears to be the league's poorest performing side based on recent form, despite still holding a higher position than Wolves in the standings.
Expert Predictions and Performance Breakdown
Daily Mail Sport's expert, Nathan Salt, accumulated four points this weekend with the following predictions:
- Man United 2-0 Tottenham – HOME – 1 point
- Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland – HOME – 1 point
- Burnley 0-2 West Ham – DRAW – 0 points
- Wolves 1-3 Chelsea – AWAY – 1 point
- Newcastle 2-3 Brentford – DRAW – 0 points
- Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace – HOME – 0 points
- Liverpool 1-2 Man City – AWAY – 1 point
Chelsea maintained their impressive run under Liam Rosenior, securing a fourth consecutive Premier League victory with a 3-1 win over Wolves, thanks to a first-half hat-trick from Cole Palmer. In the evening fixture, Brentford added to Newcastle's woes with a 3-2 triumph at St James' Park, a result that likely surprised many participants given the Magpies' strong home reputation.
On Sunday, Crystal Palace emerged victorious in their rivalry match against Brighton, courtesy of a decisive strike from Ismaila Sarr. Brighton's poor run of form has seen them slide down the table, raising concerns about their league position. The weekend's climax was the Liverpool versus Manchester City encounter, where City's comeback victory aligned with Nathan Salt's prediction of an away win, earning him a valuable point.
Leaderboard and Competition Standings
Among the other experts, Lewis Steele once again topped the scoring charts with five points, marking his second consecutive week achieving this total. Four additional experts each scored four points. In the overall competition standings, James Sharpe continues to lead with 73 points, holding a narrow two-point advantage over Jack Gaughan in second place. Nathan Salt remains in close contention, sitting third with 69 points.
Do you believe you can accurately predict all seven matches in the upcoming midweek fixtures? Put your football knowledge to the test by participating in the Predictor challenge for gameweek 22, which is now live. As always, there is a £1,000 prize up for grabs, and you can play throughout the entire 2025-26 Premier League season. Simply visit dailymail.co.uk/predictor to enter. Whether you prefer to play on the web or via the app, the choice is yours. If you fancy yourself as the ultimate Predictor Supremo, dive right in at dailymail.co.uk/predictor. Please note that this competition is open to individuals aged 18 and over who are residents of Great Britain, excluding Northern Ireland. Terms and conditions apply.
