This was a weekend that shifted the tectonic plates of the title race. Week 12 of the 2025/26 season didn't just give us goals; it gave us statements. We saw the "Big Three" falter (City and Liverpool losing) while Arsenal capitalized in the most ruthless fashion imaginable.
The North London Derby wasn't just a win; it was a coronation. With Manchester City losing to Newcastle and Liverpool capitulating at home earlier in the weekend, the pressure was on Mikel Arteta’s side to seize the moment. They didn’t just seize it; they strangled the life out of Spurs.
Arsenal were relentless from kickoff, exposing Tottenham's passive midfield. The narrative here isn't just the scoreline, but the psychological blow. Spurs looked lost, while Arsenal looked like champions in waiting, moving six points clear at the summit. It was high-octane, aggressive, and technically superior—everything you want in a derby.
Below are my predictions for week 13..
Brentford vs Burnley - Over 1.5
Man City vs Leeds - Over 1.5
Sunderland vs Bournemouth - Over 1.5
Everton vs Newcastle - Over 1.5
Tottenham vs Fulham - Over 1.5
Crystal Palace vs Man United - Over 1.5
Aston Villa vs Wolves - Over 1.5
Nott’m Forest vs Brighton - Over 1.5
West Ham vs Liverpool - Over 1.5
Chelsea vs Arsenal - Over 1.5
Week 12 predictions and results…
Burnley vs Chelsea - Over 2.5 - 0-2
Bournemouth vs West Ham - Over 1.5 - 2-2
Brighton vs Brentford - Over 1.5 - 2-1
Fulham vs Sunderland - Over 1.5 - 1-0
Liverpool vs Nott’m Forest - Over 2.5 - 0-3
Wolves vs Crystal Palace - Over 1.5 - 0-2
Newcastle vs Man City - Over 2.5 - 2-1
Leeds vs Aston Villa - Over 1.5 - 1-2
Arsenal vs Tottenham - Over 1.5 - 4-1
Man United vs Everton - Over 1.5 - 0-1
Goal of the Week - Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton).
Upset of the Week - Nottingham Forest beating Liverpool.
Player of the Week - Eberechi Eze
Team of Week - Arsenal.
Match of the Week - Newcastle vs Man City.
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