Gameweek 8 was full of small margins — Arsenal and City remained relentless, Chelsea found their rhythm again, and Liverpool were stunned at Anfield. A week that rewarded discipline and punished complacency.
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West Ham vs Brentford – Prediction: 1–2 | Actual: 0–2 ✅
Brentford’s compact shape and clinical finishing earned another big away win. West Ham struggled to create meaningful chances. - Shots: 8 (2 on target) – 11 (5) - Corners: 4 – 6 - xG: West Ham 0.8 – 1.5 Brentford Takeaway: Brentford disciplined; West Ham stagnant.---
Liverpool vs Man United – Prediction: 3–1 | Actual: 1–2 ❌
A shock at Anfield. United struck efficiently on the counter while Liverpool paid the price for missed chances. - Shots: 17 (6 on target) – 8 (4) - Corners: 8 – 3 - xG: Liverpool 2.1 – 1.3 United Takeaway: Liverpool wasteful; United resilient and ruthless.---
Tottenham vs Aston Villa – Prediction: 2–1 | Actual: 1–2 ❌
Villa’s tactical discipline and pace in transition silenced Spurs’ home crowd. - Shots: 12 (5 on target) – 10 (4) - Corners: 6 – 5 - xG: Spurs 1.6 – 1.4 Villa Takeaway: Villa climbing steadily; Spurs undone by poor defending.---
Fulham vs Arsenal – Prediction: 0–3 | Actual: 0–1 ✅
Arsenal dominated but couldn’t convert their control into a big scoreline. Fulham defended bravely but offered little threat. - Shots: 5 (1 on target) – 14 (6) - Corners: 2 – 8 - xG: Fulham 0.5 – 2.2 Arsenal Takeaway: Arsenal efficient if unspectacular; Fulham still blunt.---
Man City vs Everton – Prediction: 3–0 | Actual: 2–0 ✅
Another commanding display from City. Everton defended deep but never looked like scoring. - Shots: 18 (7 on target) – 5 (1) - Corners: 9 – 1 - xG: City 2.9 – 0.4 Everton Takeaway: City in control mode; Everton passive passengers.---
Sunderland vs Wolves – Prediction: 2–1 | Actual: 2–0 ✅
Sunderland’s pressing intensity overwhelmed Wolves, who are now rooted to the bottom. - Shots: 13 (6 on target) – 6 (2) - Corners: 5 – 3 - xG: Sunderland 1.9 – 0.7 Wolves Takeaway: Sunderland sharp; Wolves bereft of ideas.---
Burnley vs Leeds – Prediction: 1–1 | Actual: 2–0 ❌
Burnley finally found composure in both boxes. Leeds’ aggression faded after the break. - Shots: 10 (4 on target) – 11 (3) - Corners: 4 – 5 - xG: Burnley 1.3 – 1.1 Leeds Takeaway: Burnley earn vital points; Leeds’ streakiness continues.---
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth – Prediction: 2–2 | Actual: 3–3 ✅
Exactly as predicted: end-to-end chaos and no shortage of entertainment. - Shots: 14 (6 on target) – 12 (5) - Corners: 7 – 6 - xG: Palace 2.0 – 1.9 Bournemouth Takeaway: Both sides fun but fragile defensively.---
Brighton vs Newcastle – Prediction: 1–2 | Actual: 2–1 ❌
Brighton’s creativity finally paid off as they turned the game around late. - Shots: 15 (7 on target) – 9 (3) - Corners: 6 – 4 - xG: Brighton 2.1 – 1.1 Newcastle Takeaway: Brighton bounce back; Newcastle inconsistent away.---
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea – Prediction: 0–2 | Actual: 0–3 ✅
Chelsea’s best performance of the season — dominant from start to finish, clinical in attack, and solid at the back. - Shots: 6 (1 on target) – 13 (6) - Corners: 3 – 5 - xG: Forest 0.6 – 2.3 Chelsea Takeaway: Chelsea rising fast; Forest worryingly flat.---
📊 Week 8 Prediction Scoreboard
- 🌟 Exact Scorelines: 0 - ⚖️ Correct Results (incl. exacts): 6 - ❌ Wrong: 4 - Points: 6| Fixture | Prediction | Actual | Result | Exact | |----------|-------------|---------|----------|--------| | West Ham vs Brentford | 1–2 | 0–2 | ✅ | | | Liverpool vs Man United | 3–1 | 1–2 | ❌ | | | Tottenham vs Aston Villa | 2–1 | 1–2 | ❌ | | | Fulham vs Arsenal | 0–3 | 0–1 | ✅ | | | Man City vs Everton | 3–0 | 2–0 | ✅ | | | Sunderland vs Wolves | 2–1 | 2–0 | ✅ | | | Burnley vs Leeds | 1–1 | 2–0 | ❌ | | | Palace vs Bournemouth | 2–2 | 3–3 | ✅ | | | Brighton vs Newcastle | 1–2 | 2–1 | ❌ | | | Forest vs Chelsea | 0–2 | 0–3 | ✅ | |
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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 | | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | | 8 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | | Total | 12 | 39 | 41 | 63 |
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