Gameweek 9 brought drama across the Premier League — City were stunned, Liverpool slipped again, and Arsenal’s steady march continued. Chelsea’s rise stalled, Spurs impressed, and Wolves remain rooted to the bottom. The week reminded us that form means little in this unpredictable season.
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Everton vs Tottenham – Prediction: 1–2 | Actual: 0–3 ✅ (1 pt)
Tottenham bounced back impressively with a ruthless attacking performance against a poor Everton side. - Shots: 7 (1 on target) – 14 (6) - xG: Everton 0.5 – 2.3 Tottenham Takeaway: Spurs efficient; Everton toothless.---
Aston Villa vs Man City – Prediction: 1–3 | Actual: 1–0 ❌
A shock at Villa Park as City dominated possession but failed to convert. Villa capitalised on their one big chance. - Shots: 9 (3 on target) – 15 (6) - xG: Villa 0.9 – 2.1 City Takeaway: Villa clinical; City blunt.---
Wolves vs Burnley – Prediction: 0–1 | Actual: 2–3 ✅ (1 pt)
A wild game at Molineux, but Burnley’s attacking confidence made the difference. - Shots: 10 (4 on target) – 12 (5) - xG: Wolves 1.1 – 1.6 Burnley Takeaway: Wolves chaotic; Burnley resurgent.---
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest – Prediction: 2–0 | Actual: 2–0 🎯 (3 pts)
Bournemouth’s organisation and pace again proved too much. Forest offered little resistance. - Shots: 11 (5 on target) – 5 (2) - xG: Bournemouth 1.9 – 0.5 Forest Takeaway: Bournemouth flying high; Forest lifeless.---
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace – Prediction: 3–1 | Actual: 1–0 ✅ (1 pt)
A narrow win for Arsenal who dominated but lacked killer instinct. - Shots: 14 (5 on target) – 7 (2) - xG: Arsenal 2.1 – 0.8 Palace Takeaway: Arsenal controlled; Palace competitive.---
Brentford vs Liverpool – Prediction: 1–2 | Actual: 3–2 ❌
Brentford’s set pieces and pressing stunned a vulnerable Liverpool defence. - Shots: 10 (6 on target) – 13 (5) - xG: Brentford 1.6 – 1.5 Liverpool Takeaway: Brentford brave; Liverpool shaky.---
Man United vs Brighton – Prediction: 2–2 | Actual: 4–2 ❌
United’s attack finally clicked as they overwhelmed Brighton in a lively encounter. - Shots: 15 (7 on target) – 11 (5) - xG: United 2.3 – 1.6 Brighton Takeaway: United resurgent; Brighton too open.---
Chelsea vs Sunderland – Prediction: 3–0 | Actual: 1–2 ❌
Massive shock at Stamford Bridge — Chelsea paid for complacency and poor finishing. - Shots: 18 (7 on target) – 6 (3) - xG: Chelsea 2.5 – 1.0 Sunderland Takeaway: Chelsea stunned; Sunderland spirited.---
Newcastle vs Fulham – Prediction: 2–0 | Actual: 2–1 ✅ (1 pt)
Newcastle were comfortable, though Fulham threatened late on. - Shots: 12 (6 on target) – 7 (3) - xG: Newcastle 1.8 – 0.9 Fulham Takeaway: Newcastle steady; Fulham limited.---
Leeds vs West Ham – Prediction: 2–1 | Actual: 2–1 🎯 (3 pts)
Leeds’ energy and pressing once again paid off in front of their home crowd. - Shots: 9 (4 on target) – 8 (2) - xG: Leeds 1.4 – 1.0 West Ham Takeaway: Leeds determined; West Ham fading fast.---
📊 Week 9 Prediction Scoreboard
- 🌟 Exact Scorelines: 2 - ⚖️ Correct Results (incl. exacts): 6 - ❌ Wrong: 4 - Points: 10| Fixture | Prediction | Actual | Result | Exact | |----------|-------------|---------|----------|--------| | Everton vs Tottenham | 1–2 | 0–3 | ✅ | | | Aston Villa vs Man City | 1–3 | 1–0 | ❌ | | | Wolves vs Burnley | 0–1 | 2–3 | ✅ | | | Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest | 2–0 | 2–0 | ✅ | 🎯 | | Arsenal vs Crystal Palace | 3–1 | 1–0 | ✅ | | | Brentford vs Liverpool | 1–2 | 3–2 | ❌ | | | Man United vs Brighton | 2–2 | 4–2 | ❌ | | | Chelsea vs Sunderland | 3–0 | 1–2 | ❌ | | | Newcastle vs Fulham | 2–0 | 2–1 | ✅ | | | Leeds vs West Ham | 2–1 | 2–1 | ✅ | 🎯 |
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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 | | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | | 8 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | | 9 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 | | Total | 14 | 45 | 45 | 73 |
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