Premier League Predictions: Week 23

Gameweek 23 acts as a useful reflection point for Premier League clubs as all 20 teams prepare to take on the opponents they encountered on the opening weekend of the season.

Some will be eager to return in August so they can right the wrongs of the first half of the campaign, while others will be amazed at how much progress they have made since their 2024/25 inauguration.

Either way, there are some tantalizing fixtures, with Chelsea’s trip to Manchester City the highlight of another weekend of exciting action. Saturday is full of narrative as the top three are all in action during the afternoon slot.

Tottenham and Manchester United will feel the Europa League excursions on Sunday, with both clubs desperate to turn the corner after difficult runs. The relegated duo are just ten points clear of the relegation zone.

here they are 90 minutes projections for Gameweek 23.

There’s no early kick-off on Saturday, but there are five delicious games in the 15:00 GMT time slot, featuring the league leaders. Liverpool among those in action. Having gained ground on their title rivals last weekend, the top-flight Reds will look to further extend their lead as they host the 18th-placed side. Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys will need a miracle to overcome Arne Slot’s side.

Liverpool’s main competitors for the Premier League corona are also in action. arsenal make the trip to the Midlands in order to face off Wolverhampton Wanderers as they look to redeem themselves after last weekend’s failure. The Gunners won the reverse fixture 2-0 and will be buoyed by the fact that the Old Gold have lost their last three league matches.

Nottingham Forest will be keeping a close eye on the Gunners and Reds this weekend. The Tricky Trees are currently third in the table and six points clear of fifth place as they look for surprise Champions League qualification. A journey to face fit Bournemouthwhich is unbeaten in ten league games, will be a great challenge for Nuno Espirito Santo’s team.

David Moyes got the first win of his return to everton last time as The Toffees took down Spurs and will aim to generate momentum against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday The seagulls have rediscovered their mojo after successive victories, among them a third consecutive win at Old Trafford last sunday

Newcastle United they suffered a setback in their push for Champions League qualification as they were humiliated by Bournemouth last time, but the journey to the bottom of the table Southampton should prove more fruitful. The Saints have collected just six points this season and already look destined for relegation.

The big hit of the weekend hits the glamorous Saturday spot com Chelsea visit Manchester City. Neither side are in particularly encouraging form, with the Cityzens conceding a two-goal lead during their 4-2 humiliation against Paris Saint-Germain during the week The Blues won last Monday against Wolves but had previously gone five games without a win.

An all-London affair helps kick off Sunday Brentford travel around the capital to cope Crystal Palace. Thomas Frank has seen his side win just one of their last seven Premier League games as their unbeaten run at home has dissipated, with the resurgent Eagles ready to punish them after a run of four wins and two draws in their last six.

Tottenham they were offered respite from their torrid weekday spell while they beat Hoffenheim in the Europa Leaguebut they have still lost five of their previous six Premier League games. They are currently 15th and only ten points ahead of their nearest rivals City of Leicesterwho have lost their last seven league games as pressure mounts on Ruud van Nistelrooy.

by Graham Potter West Ham United The debut came against Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup and the Irons boss returns to the Midlands on Sunday looking for revenge. The Hammers stumbled to a disappointing defeat at Palace last weekend and will be underdogs against the Villans, who suffered a disappointment. European defeat in Monaco on tuesday

Manchester united were far from convincing Thursday night how a shutout winner defeated the Rangers in the Europa League. After last weekend’s disappointing defeat to Brighton, Ruben Amorim’s side must improve when they travel to Fulham in search of three crucial points. The Cottagers sit seven points clear of the Red Devils and will fancy their chances of heaping more misery on the 13-time Premier League champions.

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