Premier League Matchweek #9

What is the English Premier League (EPL)?

These paragraphs are just a crash course on the EPL, if you have already read it or have previous knowledge about what the English Premier League is feel free to read ahead. The English Premier League is a tournament for all of the biggest clubs of football/soccer in England. Some notable names in this league are: Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool. In the English Premier League 20 of the biggest clubs battle it out to win the EPL Cup. The English Premier League usually lasts 38 weeks (19 home and away games for each club). Each game is around 90 minutes long with 45 minute halves. Each game has a point value that you can earn. If you win your game you receive 3 points, and if you lose you get 0. If you tie the game you receive 1 point.

Throughout the season, the points are kept track of, and a table is formed. The table lists all 20 teams in order of points, where the bottom 3 teams are at risk of relegation to a lower competition, Which is why the bottom clubs must fight it out with those above them so they can avoid the bottom 3 spots. On the other hand the top 4 teams are entered into the Champions League and 5 and 6 go into the Europa League. The Champions League is a highly sought after competition and only the best of Europe make it far, I will hopefully be covering this later in the year. Finally the club that finishes the season with the most points is crowned the champions and is awarded the EPL Cup.

Previous Predictions

Saturday October 1 2022

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur (3-2) / (3-1)

Bournemouth vs Brentford (1-3) / (0-0)

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea (1-2) / (1-2)

Fulham vs Newcastle United (2-1) / (1-4)

Liverpool vs Brighton Hove Albion (2-2) / (3-3)

Southampton vs Everton (0-2) / (1-2)

West Ham United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (2-1) / (2-0)

Sunday October 2 2022

Manchester City vs Manchester United (1-2) / (6-3)

Leeds United vs Aston Villa (1-1) / (0-0)

Monday October 3 2022

Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest (2-3) / (4-0)

Matchweek 9 Recap

West Ham United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

The Wolves started off the game explosively with their first shot on goal at the 3 minute mark. It was a rightfooted shot from outside the box, but it was saved in the top left corner. The Wolves had another two shots, one on goal and the other a miss. The one on goal was a rightfooted shot from outside of the box, it was saved in the bottom left corner. It seemed that the West Ham United keeper would have his hands full for the remainder of the game. That changed when West Ham finally had their first shot on goal at the 16 minute mark. The momentum was with West Ham as they continued to hammer away shots. West Ham had three more shots, one on goal and the other two misses. Finally at the 29 minute mark, the scoreboard opened. It was scored by Gianluca Scamaca of West Ham. It was a rightfooted shot from outside of the box to the bottom right corner. Wolverhampton tried to equalize the scoreline before halftime, but were unsuccessful in converting. The second half started even more exciting than the first. The Wolves fired two shots, each one ended out being a miss. West Ham responded with two of their own, both were blocked by the keeper. West Ham converted again in the 54th minute. It was scored by Jarrod Bowen, it was a goal from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. For the remainder of the second half the Wolves tried their best to make it on to the scoresheet but yet again failed. The game ended 2-0 to the Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Southampton vs Everton

The game started slow with no shots on target until the 26th minute. It was shot by Everton, it was a right footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal. Everton shot two more at the goal but once again they were blocked. Southampton had their first shot on target at the 41 minute mark, and another at the 43rd minute. The first half ended with no goals for either side. The second half started much more explosively than the first half. The first goal was surprisingly by Southampton. It was scored at the 49th minute mark by Joe Aribo. It was a left footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. Everton did not have to wait long to equalize because three minutes later they did. In the 52nd minute Conor Coady from Everton scored. It was a rightfooted shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. For the next two minutes they fought for who would come up top. They quickly resolved the problem and another goal was scored. It was Everton who escaped the tie. Dwight McNeil scored for Everton in the 54th minute. It was a left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left to the top left corner. Southampton tried to equalize the game for the rest of the half but failed. The game ended 2-1 to Everton

Liverpool vs Brighton Hove Albion

Brighton started the game off with an early goal in the 4th minute. It was scored by Leandro Trossard, it was a left footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. Trossard scored again in the 18th minute. It was a left footed shot from the left side of the box to the center of the goal. Both teams went back and forth for a while until the 33rd minte. In the 33rd minute Roberto Firmino of Liverpool scored. It was a rightfooted shot from the center of the box to the center of the goal. The rest of the half went on until the final whistle blew, marking the end of the second half. The second half of the match started with a Liverpool goal. It was another from Roberto Firmino, it was scored in the 54th minute. It was a left footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. Brighton and Liverpool fought it out for top place, and Brighton scored, but on their own net. This was an own goal by Adam Webster in the 63rd minute. This left Liverpool on top of the scoreboard, and now Brighton had to fight to equalize. In the 83rd minute Brighton finally equalized with Liverpool. Trossard scored his third goal to complete his hat trick. It was a left footed shot from the center of the box to the top right corner. The game ended 3-3 in a tie.

Fulham vs Newcastle United

The first half started aggressively with a red card given to Nathanial Chalobath of Fulham. This put Fulham at a disadvantage because now they only had ten players on the field rather than eleven, and it showed. Newcastle came away with their first goal in the 11th minute. It was scored by Callum Wilson. It was a rightfooted shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Newcastle continued to control the game after the goal with many shots on goal that did not convert. Finally in the 33rd minute Newcastle got their second goal. It was scored by Miguel Almiron. It was a left footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Shot after shot, Newcastle remained in control of the game. They converted in the 43rd minute. It was scored by Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United. It was a rightfooted shot from the right side of the six yard box to the center of the goal. Fulham was now struggling to keep up with the highly successful Newcastle side. Fulham managed to keep the scoring only to 3-0 at the first half. The second half started and once again Newcastle was in control of the game. In the 57th minute they hammered the nail into the casket of Fulham, now being 4-0 up. It was scored by Miguel Almiron, his second. It was a left footed shot from very close range to the top right corner of the goal. The game remained like this until the 88th minute, when Fulham scored their first. It was scored by Bobby De Cordova-Reid. It was a header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Sadly, it was not enough to get them back in the game. It was too little too late. The game ended 4-1 to Newcastle United with an impressive scoreline.

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea

The half barely started when the first goal was scored. It was from Odsonne Edouard of Crystal Palace. It was a left footed shot from the center of the box to the top left corner. Crystal palace remained in control of the game right up until the 24th minute. It was a right footed shot from the center of the box, but was blocked by the Palace keeper. After that Chelsea seemed to regain some of their confidence and they went back and forth with Crystal Palace for a while, with no goals scored but many chances for either side. The score was equalized in the 33rd minute by Chelsea. It was scored by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. It was a rightfooted shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner. The half ended with both teams level. The second half started with both Crystal Palace and Chelsea having multiple chances, that is until one of them pulled ahead. It was in the 90th minute scored by Conor Gallagher of Chelsea. It was a right footed shot from outside of the box to the top right corner. With so little time left, Crystal palace were unsuccessful in converting before the game ended. The game’s final score was 2-1 to Chelsea.

Bournemouth vs Brentford

The game started off fast paced as Brentford took charge of the game with many shots on goal. In the 22nd minute Bourmouth were almost handed a penalty, but the referee ruled, no penalty. The game was back and forth after that, both teams having their share of chances, just none of them converting. The half ended with no goals for either side. The second half starts with the same back and forth, but no goals. The game ended with both sides failing to convert a goal. The final scoreline was 0-0.

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal started off the game with two shots on goal, one a miss and one on target. Tottenham returned the favor in the 13th minute with a rightfooted shot from the center of the box, and was saved by the Arsenal keeper. In the 20th minute Thomas Partney of Arsenal quenched the thirst for goals. He scored a right footed shot from outside of the box to the top right corner. In was back and forth until the 29th minute when Richalson of Tottenham was fouled in the penalty area. Harry Kane put away the penalty with a right footed shot to the sectre of the goal. This levels the scoreline, and both sides fail to change it before halftime. The second half started with Arsenal on the forefront with three shots on target before they finally pulled ahead. It was a goal scored by Gabriel Jesus in the 49th minute. It was a left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Both Tottenham and Arsneal went back an forth, Arsenal wanting to maintain their lead and Tottenham wanting to equalize. The back and forth stopped when Tottenham was handed a major disadvantage. Emerson Royal from Tottenham was showed the red card for a bad foul in the 63rd minte. This resulted in Tottenham only having ten players on the pitch. Arsenal exploited this advantage that they had now recived and turned it into a goal. It was scored by Granit Xhaka. It was a left footed shot from the centre of the box to teh centre of the goal. Tottenham treid to get back in it but failed to, due to their lack of a man. The game ended 3-1 to Arsenal.

Leeds United vs Aston Villa

The game started slow with no shots on goal until the 8th minute from Leeds. Aston Villa had their first shot on target at the 16 minute mark, but still no goal. The first half remianed goaless as both sides left the frst half with no goals. The second half started aggressively with Leeds United getting a player sent off. Luis Sinisterra was handed his second yellow card which resulted in a red card. After this major disadvantage Aston Villa took charge with many shots on goal, and yet still no goal. Surprisingly for Leeds United they were able to keep the scoreline level and the game ended 0-0.

Manchester City vs Manchester United

As the first half started you could see how much better Manchester City was preforming. They took charge and scored their first goal at teh 8th minute. It was scored by Phil Foden. It was a left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Manchester United had thier first attempt on goal at the 15th minute mark, but it was saved. Manchester City remained in charge for a while until two more goals were scored, and both were from Manchester City’s beast, Erling Haaland. The first was at 32 minutes, it was a header from very close range to the centre of the goal. The second goal by him was in the 37th minute, it was a left footed shot to the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Right before the half time whistle was sounded, City scored yet another goal. It scored by Phil Foden in the 44th minute. It was a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. The half ended 4-0 to Manchester City. The second half started well for United. They received their first goal in the 56th minte, scored by Antony. It was a left footed shot from outside of the box to the bottom left corner. Their excitment did not last for long as City scored yet again. It was a goal scored by Erling Haaland in the 64th minute, a hatrick for him. It was a left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. As if they had already not scored enough Phil Foden of Manchester City got himself a hatrick. It was in the 73rd minte, it was a left footed shot to the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Mancester United had a second goal in the 84th minute but it still was not enough. Martial scored their second goal, it was a header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Manchester received a penalty and converted in the 90+1 minute. The game finished 6-3 to Manchester City who were a dominating force throughout the entirety of the game.

Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest

Leicester took charge of the game from the start, but both sides created many chances in the beginning of the game. Leicester then converted two back to back goals in the 25th and 27th minute. James Maddison scored the first with a right footed shot from outside of the box to the top left corner. Harvey Barnes scored the second with a right footed shot from outside of the box to the bottom right corner. Leicester did not have to wait long to convert again because in the 35th minute they did. It was scored by James Maddison, it was his second of the game. The goal was from a free kick with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. The half ended 3-0 to Leicester City. The second half started slower as their was no goals until the 73rd minute. Within that time Nottingham Forest tried to get back in the game but their attempts were futile. Patson Daka scored for Leicester in the 73rd minute. It was a right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Nottingham Forest tried to at least get their names on the scoreseet after Leicester’s forth goal but failed. The game ended 4-0 to Leicester City.

Match Week 10 Predictions

Saturday October 8, 2022

Bournemouth vs Leicester (0-1)

Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (2-1)

Manchester City vs Southampton (4-1)

Newcastle United vs Brentford (3-1)

Brighton Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur (3-2)

Sunday October 9, 2022

Crystal Palace vs Leeds United (1-2)

West Ham United vs Fulham (2-2)

Arsenal vs Liverpool (2-1)

Everton vs Manchester United (0-1)