Derby Delirium & Monday Night Madness
Week 16 will be remembered for the sheer volatility of the "Big Six" and the chaos of the festive fixture pile-up. From the hostile atmosphere of the Tyne-Wear derby to an absolute classic at Old Trafford, this week had everything a football purist could ask for.
The Tyne-Wear derby is never just a game, but statistically and financially, this was a massive mismatch. Newcastle, chasing Champions League football with their Saudi-backed squad, walked into the Stadium of Light expecting to assert dominance over their newly promoted rivals.
Instead, they walked into a wall of noise and a tactical masterclass from the Black Cats. Sunderland defended for their lives, led by an immense performance from Dan Ballard. The upset was sealed in freakish fashion—an own goal off a Nordi Mukiele cross—but the result stands. For a promoted side to keep a clean sheet and take three points off their bitter, wealthier rivals is the definition of a Premier League upset.
The title race remains tight with Arsenal and City both winning, but the real story is Tottenham's alarming drop in form and the fierce battle for European spots involving Villa, Forest, and potentially Chelsea finding their groove again.
Below are my predictions for week 17...
Newcastle vs Chelsea - Over 1.5
Bournemouth vs Burnley - Over 1.5
Brighton vs Sunderland - Over 1.5
Man City vs West Ham - Over 1.5
Wolves vs Brentford - Over 1.5
Tottenham vs Liverpool - Over 1.5
Everton vs Arsenal - Over 1.5
Leeds vs Crystal Palace - Over 1.5
Aston Villa vs Man United - Over 1.5
Fulham vs Nott’m Forest - Over 1.5
Week 16 predictions and results…
Chelsea vs Everton - Over 1.5 - 2-0
Liverpool vs Brighton - Over 1.5 - 2-0
Burnley vs Fulham - Draw - 2-3
Arsenal vs Wolves Over 2.5 - 2-1
Crystal Palace vs Man City - Over 1.5 - 0-3
Nott’m Forest vs Tottenham - Over 1.5 - 3-0
Sunderland vs Newcastle - BTS - 1-0
West Ham vs Aston Villa - Over 1.5 - 2-3
Brentford vs Leeds United - Over 1.5 - 1-1
Man United vs Bournemouth - Over 1.5 -
Goal of the Week - Sangare vs Tottenham.
Upset of the Week - Nott’m Forest vs Tottenham.
Player of the Week - Hugo Ekitike.
Team of Week - Nott’m Forest.
Match of the Week - Man United vs Bournemouth.
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