The excitement for Matchday nine of the Premier League is building, bringing a thrilling round of fixtures and the chance for fans to engage in the Predictor game. This free-to-play competition offers the opportunity to win substantial cash prizes, with £1,000 up for grabs weekly and a spectacular £5,000 for the season champion. Participants simply need to guess the outcome of seven Premier League matches, selecting winners or opting for draws, and can compete in public or private leagues against friends or even experts.
This weekend’s matches start on Friday night with a pivotal encounter at the foot of the table, as Nuno Espirito Santo’s West Ham visits Leeds United for an 8pm kick-off. Saturday features just two 3pm games, with Newcastle United set to face Fulham and Chelsea taking on Sunderland, followed by a key clash as Manchester United tackles Brighton at 5:30pm. Liverpool will finish the day’s action with their 8pm match against Brentford.
On Sunday, viewers can look forward to several exciting matchups. Aston Villa will battle Manchester City, Wolves will host Burnley, Bournemouth will clash with Nottingham Forest, and Arsenal will take on Crystal Palace at 2pm. The weekend closes with a confrontation between Everton and Tottenham, kicking off at 4:30pm at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
In a strategic twist, Daily Mail Sport’s James Sharpe has provided his expert predictions for these matches. He is backing Chelsea to triumph at home against Sunderland, Manchester United to secure a win against Brighton, Liverpool to overcome Brentford, and Arsenal to outshine Crystal Palace. He anticipates a close encounter between Aston Villa and Manchester City, while predicting draws for Bournemouth versus Nottingham Forest and Everton versus Tottenham.
Sharpe reflects on the unpredictability of Manchester United’s previous performances and notes Brighton’s challenging history at Old Trafford. He also highlights Chelsea’s recent resurgence and the competitive nature of the encounters ahead. With the weekend promising dramatic action and the chance for fans to showcase their prediction prowess, the Premier League is set to deliver yet again.