Premier League Predictor Challenge: Gameweek 23 Delivers Surprises and Near-Misses
In the latest installment of Daily Mail Sport's Predictor challenge for gameweek 23 of the Premier League, football fans faced a tough test of their forecasting skills. No participant managed to call all seven games correctly this week, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the league. However, 23 dedicated players achieved an impressive six correct predictions, showcasing their sharp football brains amidst a weekend of unexpected outcomes.
Key Matches and Scorelines That Shook the Predictions
The action kicked off with Aston Villa salvaging a 1-1 draw against Leeds United, thanks to a late goal from Tammy Abraham. This result set the tone for a coupon-busting weekend. Brentford suffered a surprising 2-0 home defeat to Brighton, while Chelsea squandered an early lead to draw 1-1 with Burnley. These three scorelines proved particularly challenging for predictors, contributing to the absence of a perfect score.
Later, West Ham and Bournemouth played out a goalless 0-0 draw at the London Stadium in the 5.30pm fixture. Manchester City kept pressure on Arsenal at the top of the table with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle, secured by a brace from Nico O'Reilly. On Sunday, Alexis Mac Allister's late goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, before Arsenal completed the weekend with a dominant 4-1 North London derby win at Tottenham.
Expert Predictions and Performance Analysis
Our expert for the week, Tom Collomosse, scored four points in the Predictor challenge. His predictions included:
- Aston Villa v Leeds: DRAW - 1 point
- Brentford v Brighton: HOME - 0 points
- Chelsea v Burnley: HOME - 0 points
- West Ham v Bournemouth: DRAW - 1 point
- Manchester City v Newcastle: HOME - 1 point
- Nottingham Forest v Liverpool: DRAW - 0 points
- Tottenham v Arsenal: AWAY - 1 point
Late goals from Mac Allister and Burnley's Zian Flemming prevented Collomosse from joining the table-toppers on six points. Other experts fared similarly, with Lewis Steele also scoring four points, while Kieran Gill and Jack Gaughan both managed three points. James Sharpe could only muster two points but retained his lead on the season's leaderboard with 75 points, one ahead of Jack Gaughan.
Looking Ahead to Gameweek 24 and Beyond
Think you can call all seven games correctly this coming weekend? The selections for gameweek 24 of the Predictor challenge are now live, featuring standout fixtures like Arsenal versus Chelsea and Tottenham's tricky trip to Fulham. As ever, there is £1,000 up for grabs, and you can play Predictor throughout the 2025-26 Premier League season. Simply visit dailymail.co.uk/predictor to participate on the web or via the app.
Fancy yourself as the Predictor Supremo? Dive right in and test your football knowledge. Remember, this challenge is open to participants aged 18 and over, residents of Great Britain only (excluding Northern Ireland), with terms and conditions applying.
