Round 8 Results 25/26
2 - 0
We Predicted
Man City vs Everton
Final Score: 2 - 0
The Game Notes: Back at the Etihad, City have settled into a groove on home turf and usually keep these occasions pretty tidy; Everton, meanwhile, have been patchy away and this is a matchup they haven't enjoyed for years, with a long unbeaten run in City's favour. Put together, that feels like a workmanlike 2–0.
1 - 2
We Predicted
Brighton vs Newcastle
Final Score: 2 - 1
The Game Notes: Newcastle to nick it: they come in with a bit of momentum from before the break and have been stubborn away from home - those cagey road draws feel primed to tip their way - while Brighton's recent run has included entertaining but porous outings at the Amex. A tight 1-2 tracks with the matchup and the form lines.
2 - 1
We Predicted
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth
Final Score: 3 - 3
The Game Notes: We've got Palace edging it 2-1: Selhurst has been a tough place to visit lately, and while Bournemouth arrive in good nick and their games often look like both-sides-score territory, the home edge feels like the difference in a tight one.
0 - 2
We Predicted
Fulham vs Arsenal
Final Score: 0 - 1
The Game Notes: We've gone 0-2: Fulham have been lively at the Cottage and unbeaten there this season, but they're coming off back-to-back 3-1 away defeats, while Arsenal arrive on a strong run and tend to handle this matchup. With recent meetings usually bringing goals and the visitors looking solid, a tidy away win feels on script.
1 - 1
We Predicted
Spurs vs Aston Villa
Final Score: 1 - 2
The Game Notes: Spurs have been hard to crack but not exactly free-scoring at home, while Villa have tightened up on their travels and have been tricky to beat away. Recent meetings haven't been blowouts either, so a tense, even game ending 1-1 feels about right.
2 - 1
We Predicted
Liverpool vs Man Utd
Final Score: 1 - 2
The Game Notes: We're on 2-1 Liverpool: Anfield's been a fortress this season, and United's road form hasn't exactly traveled, plus this trip hasn't been kind to them for years. With the edge in venue and recent trends, a tight home win with both nets rattling feels about right.
