Premier League Predictor Challenge Sees Only Two Perfect Scores Nationwide
How did your predictions fare against our expert panel in Daily Mail Sport's Premier League Predictor challenge this weekend? More importantly, did you manage to outscore the formidable Nathan Salt? This matchweek proved exceptionally challenging to forecast, with a mere two participants across the entire country achieving the maximum possible score of seven points.
Weekend Fixtures Deliver Major Surprises and Upsets
The quest for a perfect score was dashed for many when Bournemouth secured a stunning 2-1 away victory against Arsenal on Saturday. This unexpected result has dramatically widened the Premier League title race, leaving pundits and fans alike reassessing their expectations.
In other Saturday action, Everton scored a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to salvage a 2-2 draw at Brentford. Brighton maintained their European aspirations with a solid 2-0 away win at Burnley, while Liverpool comfortably dispatched Fulham 2-0 at Anfield.
Sunday's fixtures brought further intrigue. Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa battled to a 1-1 draw, while Tottenham's disappointing season continued with a 1-0 loss away to Sunderland. The afternoon was capped by Manchester City applying significant pressure to Arsenal with a commanding 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Expert Predictions and Standings Analysis
These seven fixtures formed the basis of this weekend's Predictor challenge, requiring participants to be exceptionally accurate to surpass Daily Mail's prediction giant, Nathan Salt. Nathan scored a respectable four points but faltered with incorrect predictions for Arsenal, Fulham, and Tottenham victories.
Nathan Salt's Predictions and Points:- Arsenal vs Bournemouth - HOME WIN - 0 points
- Brentford vs Everton - DRAW - 1 point
- Burnley vs Brighton - AWAY WIN - 1 point
- Liverpool vs Fulham - AWAY WIN - 0 points
- Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa - DRAW - 1 point
- Sunderland vs Tottenham - AWAY WIN - 0 points
- Chelsea vs Manchester City - AWAY WIN - 1 point
This week's highest-scoring expert was James Sharpe, who lived up to his name with a sharp total of five points. The only other expert to at least match Nathan's score was Jack Gaughan, who also accumulated four points.
In the overall expert standings, Sharpe is closing in on the Daily Mail expert title with 93 points after 27 rounds of predictions, maintaining a four-point lead over Gaughan.
Celebrating This Week's Top Performers
Congratulations are in order for the two participants who achieved the remarkable feat of scoring seven points this weekend: IxiaKeyToday and DriveGarageDrain. Their perfect predictions demonstrate exceptional football knowledge and forecasting ability during a particularly unpredictable matchweek.
Looking Ahead to Gameweek 28
Do you believe you can correctly predict all seven fixtures in the upcoming weekend? The selections for Gameweek 28 of the Predictor challenge are now live and available for participation. As always, there is £1,000 in prize money available for successful predictors.
Participants can engage with the Predictor challenge throughout the entire 2025-26 Premier League season, either via the web platform or through the dedicated mobile application. The competition remains open to all football enthusiasts aged 18 and above who are residents of Great Britain, excluding Northern Ireland. Standard terms and conditions apply to all entries and prize claims.
