Gameweek 6 was another feast of drama: shocks at the Bridge, a demolition at the Etihad, and statement wins in the chasing pack. Let’s break it down fixture by fixture and measure the predictions against reality.
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Brentford vs Man United – Prediction: 1-1 | Actual: 3-1 ❌ Brentford turned their home into a fortress again, overwhelming United with relentless pressing. United’s fragility was punished repeatedly. - Shots: 12 (6 on target) – 9 (3) - Corners: 5 – 4 - Cards: 2 – 2 - xG: Brentford 1.7 – 1.0 United Takeaway: Brentford sharper, United’s cracks widened further.
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Chelsea vs Brighton – Prediction: 2-1 | Actual: 1-3 ❌ Brighton produced a storming away display, exploiting Chelsea’s defensive gaps. Chelsea had spells of control but were sliced open in transitions. - Shots: 14 (5 on target) – 11 (6) - Corners: 6 – 3 - Cards: 2 – 2 - xG: Chelsea 1.5 – 1.9 Brighton Takeaway: Brighton’s chaos worked perfectly; Chelsea punished for sloppiness.
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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – Prediction: 1-2 | Actual: 2-1 ❌ Selhurst Park lived up to its reputation. Palace absorbed pressure and struck decisively on counters. Liverpool probed but couldn’t find rhythm. - Shots: 9 (4 on target) – 15 (5) - Corners: 3 – 7 - Cards: 2 – 3 - xG: Palace 1.2 – 1.6 Liverpool Takeaway: Palace resilient and ruthless; Liverpool frustrated.
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Leeds vs Bournemouth – Prediction: 2-1 | Actual: 2-2 ❌ Chaos at Elland Road. Leeds created turnovers but couldn’t kill the game; Bournemouth struck back to snatch a point. - Shots: 13 (6 on target) – 10 (4) - Corners: 5 – 4 - Cards: 3 – 2 - xG: Leeds 1.7 – 1.4 Bournemouth Takeaway: Leeds energetic but wasteful; Bournemouth resilient.
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Man City vs Burnley – Prediction: 3-0 | Actual: 5-1 ✅ (Result only) Total dominance. City toyed with Burnley, creating wave after wave of pressure. Burnley grabbed a consolation, but the gulf was obvious. - Shots: 20 (9 on target) – 6 (2) - Corners: 8 – 2 - Cards: 1 – 2 - xG: City 3.4 – 0.7 Burnley Takeaway: Business as usual. City ruthless, Burnley helpless.
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Nott’m Forest vs Sunderland – Prediction: 1-2 | Actual: 0-1 ✅ (Result only) A tight contest settled by Sunderland’s direct play. Forest had territory but lacked penetration. - Shots: 11 (3 on target) – 8 (3) - Corners: 6 – 2 - Cards: 2 – 2 - xG: Forest 1.0 – 1.2 Sunderland Takeaway: Sunderland brave again; Forest stuck in neutral.
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Tottenham vs Wolves – Prediction: 2-0 | Actual: 1-1 ❌ Spurs dominated spells but wasted chances. Wolves clung on and capitalised late to secure a hard-fought draw. - Shots: 16 (7 on target) – 7 (2) - Corners: 7 – 3 - Cards: 2 – 1 - xG: Spurs 2.2 – 0.9 Wolves Takeaway: Spurs lacking ruthlessness; Wolves snatched unlikely reward.
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Aston Villa vs Fulham – Prediction: 1-1 | Actual: 3-1 ❌ Villa rediscovered intensity, pinning Fulham back and finishing clinically. Fulham never got going after conceding early. - Shots: 13 (6 on target) – 8 (3) - Corners: 5 – 3 - Cards: 1 – 2 - xG: Villa 2.0 – 1.1 Fulham Takeaway: Villa sharper; Fulham’s frailties resurfaced.
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Newcastle vs Arsenal – Prediction: 1-2 | Actual: 1-2 🎯 (Exact) A heavyweight clash lived up to expectation. Newcastle battled hard, but Arsenal’s control in key phases decided it. - Shots: 11 (4 on target) – 13 (5) - Corners: 5 – 6 - Cards: 2 – 2 - xG: Newcastle 1.4 – 1.6 Arsenal Takeaway: Arsenal show title credentials; Newcastle edged out.
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Everton vs West Ham – Prediction: 1-1 | Actual: 1-1 🎯 (Exact) As predicted, a stalemate. Set-pieces and scraps dominated, with neither side taking control. - Shots: 10 (3 on target) – 9 (3) - Corners: 4 – 5 - Cards: 3 – 2 - xG: Everton 1.1 – 1.0 West Ham Takeaway: Both teams stuck in limbo; draw felt inevitable.
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📊 Week 6 Prediction Scoreboard - 🎯 Exact scorelines: 2 (Arsenal, Everton) - ⚖️ Correct results (incl. exacts): 4 - ❌ Wrong: 6
GW6 Prediction vs Actual (consistency check)
| Fixture | Prediction | Actual | Result | Exact |
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| Brentford vs Man Utd | 1–1 | 3–1 | ❌ | |
| Chelsea vs Brighton | 2–1 | 1–3 | ❌ | |
| Palace vs Liverpool | 1–2 | 2–1 | ❌ | |
| Leeds vs Bournemouth | 2–1 | 2–2 | ❌ | |
| City vs Burnley | 3–0 | 5–1 | ✅ | |
| Forest vs Sunderland | 1–2 | 0–1 | ✅ | |
| Spurs vs Wolves | 2–0 | 1–1 | ❌ | |
| Villa vs Fulham | 1–1 | 3–1 | ❌ | |
| Newcastle vs Arsenal | 1–2 | 1–2 | ✅ | 🎯 |
| Everton vs West Ham | 1–1 | 1–1 | ✅ | 🎯 |
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📅 Prediction League Table
| Week | 🎯 Exact | ⚖️ Correct (incl. exact) | ❌ Wrong | 🏅 Points | |------|----------|--------------------------|----------|-----------| | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 | | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | | Total | 10 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
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Closing Thought Gameweek 6 swung wildly against the predictions—Brentford’s hammering of United, Brighton shocking Chelsea, and Palace flooring Liverpool proved how chaotic the league remains. Still, Arsenal, City, and Sunderland kept their momentum, while Spurs and Everton stalled. The rollercoaster rolls on.