Results (25th May)

Greetings amigos,

As the confetti was swept away and the dry ice subsided from the celebrations to mark my Soares Cup triumph back in 2012-13, little did I know that the winning feeling would be quite so elusive during the next phase of my Predictio career. 4,403 days have passed since then, which garnered 5 runner-up finishes in the domestic league, a hat-trick of final defeats in The Soares Cup and a Euro Championship second place to boot. Many commentators, most even, questioned whether or not I could get over the line again. Until this season, when I finally proved that I'm not destined to be forever the bridesmaid - step forward the groom.

This week I continued my pretty pathetic late season form with a paltry 4 points, but it was sufficient to protect my lead at the top of the table and to win my 5th domestic title by a 13 point margin in the process. Had the season been a month or so longer, Mr O'Callaghan can rightly feel that he may have reeled me in - his 7 points were more than sufficient to secure the final monthly silverware of the season, the 31st of his career to date - congratulations amigo! - and the runners-up spot. To complete the picture, Mr Stewart-Jones scored 8 points, Mr Crinnion 7, Mr Luke 6 and Mr Raistrick 3. Mr McClay, Mr Moore and Mr West took their summer holidays a week early.

Any mistakes let me know. May I take this opportunity to thank all managers for participating this season - enjoy your summers and see you all for Predictio XXII in August.

Take it easy,

Danny

Ben

Bournemouth v Leicester  3-1  2-0 (1pt)

Fulham v Man City 2-3  0-2 (1pt)

Ipswich v West Ham 3-1  1-3 (0pts)

Liverpool v C Palace 3-1  1-1 (0pts)

Man Utd v A Villa 0-4  2-0 (0pts)

Newcastle v Everton 4-1  0-1 (0pts)

N Forest v Chelsea 2-2  0-1 (0pts)

Southampton v Arsenal 1-3  1-2 (1pt)

Tottenham v Brighton 2-2  1-4 (0pts)

Wolves v Brentford 1-3  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.

Nick

Bournemouth v Leicester  2-1  2-0 (1pt)

Fulham v Man City 2-0  0-2 (0pts)

Ipswich v West Ham 0-0  1-3 (0pts)

Liverpool v C Palace 2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Man Utd v A Villa 1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Newcastle v Everton 2-0  0-1 (0pts)

N Forest v Chelsea 1-0  0-1 (0pts)

Southampton v Arsenal 0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Tottenham v Brighton 0-1  1-4 (1pt)

Wolves v Brentford 1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.

Adam

Bournemouth v Leicester 2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Fulham v Man City 0-1  0-2 (1pt)

Ipswich v West Ham 0-2  1-3 (1pt)

Liverpool v C Palace 0-1  1-1 (0pts)

Man Utd v A Villa 0-2  2-0 (0pts)

Newcastle v Everton 2-0  0-1 (0pts)

N Forest v Chelsea 1-1  0-1 (0pts)

Southampton v Arsenal 0-1  1-2 (1pt)

Tottenham v Brighton 1-2  1-4 (1pt)

Wolves v Brentford 1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.

SJ

Bournemouth v Leicester  1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Fulham v Man City 1-1  0-2 (0pts)

Ipswich v West Ham  0-1  1-3 (1pt)

Liverpool v C Palace 3-1  1-1 (0pts)

Man Utd v A Villa 0-2  2-0 (0pts)

Newcastle v Everton 2-0  0-1 (0pts)

N Forest v Chelsea 1-2  0-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Arsenal 0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Tottenham v Brighton 0-2  1-4 (1pt)

Wolves v Brentford 1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.

Theo L

Bournemouth v Leicester  1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Fulham v Man City  1-2  0-2 (1pt)

Ipswich v West Ham  1-0  1-3 (0pts)

Liverpool v C Palace  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Man Utd v A Villa  0-2  2-0 (0pts)

Newcastle v Everton  2-0  0-1 (0pts)

N Forest v Chelsea  1-1  0-1 (0pts)

Southampton v Arsenal  0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Tottenham v Brighton  0-2  1-4 (1pt)

Wolves v Brentford  Void

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Danny

Bournemouth v Leicester  2-2  2-0 (0pts)

Fulham v Man City  1-2  0-2 (1pt)

Ipswich v West Ham  1-1  1-3 (0pts)

Liverpool v C Palace  3-1  1-1 (0pts)

Man Utd v A Villa  0-2  2-0 (0pts)

Newcastle v Everton  2-0  0-1 (0pts)

N Forest v Chelsea  1-2  0-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Arsenal  0-1  1-2 (1pt)

Tottenham v Brighton  1-2  1-4 (1pt)

Wolves v Brentford  1-2  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

Results (17th & 18th May)

Greetings amigos,

A weekend that saw one or two surprising results produced a low scoring week. Mr O'Callaghan continued his good form by top scoring with 6 points - Ad has a very healthy lead in the monthly race going into the final gameweek, and has risen to second place in the overall standings as a result. Mr Moore and Mr Stewart-Jones both matched Ad's pace with 6 points apiece, whilst Mr Raistrick was a point behind on 5. To complete the picture, Mr Crinnion scored 4, I scored 3 (my late season nervy performances continue!) and Mr McClay added a point to his tally. Mr Luke and Mr West opted against submitting predictions.

Any mistakes let me know - fixtures to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

Adam

A Villa v Tottenham 2-0 2-0 (3pts)

Chelsea v Man Utd 2-0 1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Southampton 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

West Ham v N Forest 1-1  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Fulham 1-0  2-3 (0pts)

Leicester v Ipswich 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Arsenal v Newcastle 2-2  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Liverpool 1-2  3-2 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Ben

A Villa v Tottenham 3-1 2-0 (1pt)

Chelsea v Man Utd 3-1 1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Southampton 4-0  2-0 (1pt)

West Ham v N Forest 1-3  1-2 (1pt)

Brentford v Fulham 2-2  2-3 (0pts)

Leicester v Ipswich 3-1  2-0 (1pt)

Arsenal v Newcastle 0-1  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Liverpool 1-3  3-2 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 5 points.

SJ

A Villa v Tottenham  3-1 2-0 (1pt)

Chelsea v Man Utd  2-0 1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Southampton  4-0  2-0 (1pt)

West Ham v N Forest  1-0  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Fulham  2-2  2-3 (0pts)

Leicester v Ipswich  2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Arsenal v Newcastle  1-1  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Liverpool  1-3  3-2 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Nick

A Villa v Tottenham  Void

Chelsea v Man Utd  2-0 1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Southampton  1-0  2-0 (1pt)

West Ham v N Forest  0-1  1-2 (1pt)

Brentford v Fulham  1-0  2-3 (0pts)

Leicester v Ipswich  0-2  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Newcastle  1-2  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Liverpool   1-0  3-2 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

Phil

A Villa v Tottenham  2-1 2-0 (1pt)

Chelsea v Man Utd  2-1 1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Southampton  1-2  2-0 (0pts)

West Ham v N Forest  1-2  1-2 (3pts)

Brentford v Fulham  2-1  2-3 (0pts)

Leicester v Ipswich  1-2  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Newcastle  2-1  1-0 (1pt)

Brighton v Liverpool   1-3  3-2 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Dave

A Villa v Tottenham  Void

Chelsea v Man Utd  Void

Everton v Southampton 4-0  2-0 (1pt)

West Ham v N Forest 2-2  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Fulham 2-0  2-3 (0pts)

Leicester v Ipswich 1-2  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Newcastle 2-2  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Liverpool 1-4  3-2 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 1 point.

Danny

A Villa v Tottenham  2-1 2-0 (1pt)

Chelsea v Man Utd  2-1 1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Southampton  3-1  2-0 (1pt)

West Ham v N Forest  1-1  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Fulham  2-1  2-3 (0pts)

Leicester v Ipswich  1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Newcastle  2-2  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Liverpool  1-2  3-2 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.

Results (10th & 11th May)

Greetings amigos,

A week which saw some surprising results produced some predictably modest scoring with spot-ons at a premium. Mr O'Callaghan and Mr Crinnion notched 4 of the 6 spot-ons achieved this week amongst their respective 7 point hauls, whilst Mr McClay and myself had what would have been pretty underwhelming weeks transformed by correctly calling the 2-2 draw in the final match of the gameweek, which enabled us to match the weekly pace set by Adam and Nick. Elsewhere the scoring was pretty low, as Mr Raistrick scored 3 points and Mr Luke, Mr West and Mr Stewart-Jones all scored 2 apiece. Mr Moore took the week off.

Any mistakes let me know, fixtures to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

Theo L

Fulham v Everton 1-1  1-3 (0pts)

Ipswich v Brentford 0-2  0-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City 1-1  0-0 (1pt)

Wolves v Brighton 0-0  0-2 (0pts)

Bournemouth v A Villa 1-0  0-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Chelsea 1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Man Utd v West Ham 1-1  0-2 (0pts)

N Forest v Leicester 2-0  2-2 (0pts)

Tottenham v C Palace 3-2  0-2 (0pts)

Liverpool v Arsenal 2-3  2-2 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 2 points.

Adam

Fulham v Everton 1-0  1-3 (0pts)

Ipswich v Brentford 0-1  0-1 (3pts)

Southampton v Man City 0-2  0-0 (0pts)

Wolves v Brighton 1-0  0-2 (0pts)

Bournemouth v A Villa 1-1  0-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Chelsea 2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Man Utd v West Ham 0-0  0-2 (0pts)

N Forest v Leicester 2-0  2-2 (0pts)

Tottenham v C Palace 0-1  0-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Arsenal 2-0  2-2 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 7 points.

Theo W

Fulham v Everton 2-0  1-3 (0pts)

Ipswich v Brentford 1-1  0-1 (0pts)

Southampton v Man City 0-3  0-0 (0pts)

Wolves v Brighton 2-1  0-2 (0pts)

Bournemouth v A Villa 1-1  0-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Chelsea 2-1  2-0 (1pt)

Man Utd v West Ham 1-0  0-2 (0pts)

N Forest v Leicester 3-0  2-2 (0pts)

Tottenham v C Palace 1-2  0-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Arsenal 2-1  2-2 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 2 points.

Ben

Fulham v Everton 2-1  1-3 (0pts)

Ipswich v Brentford 1-2  0-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City 0-3  0-0 (0pts)

Wolves v Brighton 2-2  0-2 (0pts)

Bournemouth v A Villa 1-2  0-1 (1pt)

Newcastle v Chelsea 3-1  2-0 (1pt)

Man Utd v West Ham 2-1  0-2 (0pts)

N Forest v Leicester 2-1  2-2 (0pts)

Tottenham v C Palace 2-1 0-2 (0pts)

Liverpool v Arsenal 3-1 2-2 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.

Nick

Fulham v Everton  2-0  1-3 (0pts)

Ipswich v Brentford  0-1  0-1 (3pts)

Southampton v Man City  0-3  0-0 (0pts)

Wolves v Brighton  1-1  0-2 (0pts)

Bournemouth v A Villa  1-1  0-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Chelsea  2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Man Utd v West Ham  0-0  0-2 (0pts)

N Forest v Leicester  2-0  2-2 (0pts)

Tottenham v C Palace  0-1  0-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Arsenal  2-0  2-2 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 7 points.

SJ

Fulham v Everton 1-1  1-3 (0pts)

Ipswich v Brentford 1-2  0-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City 1-3  0-0 (0pts)

Wolves v Brighton 2-1  0-2 (0pts)

Bournemouth v A Villa 1-1  0-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Chelsea 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Man Utd v West Ham 2-0  0-2 (0pts)

N Forest v Leicester 0-1  2-2 (0pts)

Tottenham v C Palace 2-2  0-2 (0pts)

Liverpool v Arsenal 3-1  2-2 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 2 points.

Dave

Fulham v Everton  Void

Ipswich v Brentford  Void

Southampton v Man City  Void

Wolves v Brighton  Void

Bournemouth v A Villa 2-2  0-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Chelsea 2-2  2-0 (0pts)

Man Utd v West Ham 1-2  0-2 (1pt)

N Forest v Leicester 4-0  2-2 (0pts)

Tottenham v C Palace 1-3  0-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Arsenal 2-2  2-2 (5pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.

Danny

Fulham v Everton  0-0  1-3 (0pts)

Ipswich v Brentford  0-2  0-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City  1-3  0-0 (0pts)

Wolves v Brighton  1-0  0-2 (0pts)

Bournemouth v A Villa  1-1  0-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Chelsea  2-1  2-0 (1pt)

Man Utd v West Ham  2-1  0-2 (0pts)

N Forest v Leicester  2-0  2-2 (0pts)

Tottenham v C Palace  2-1  0-2 (0pts)

Liverpool v Arsenal  2-2  2-2 (5pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.

The Soares Cup: Final

Greetings amigos,

Last weekend saw the staging of the 14th final of The Soares Cup, with a mouth watering London derby between 3 times winner Nick and Adam, the only manager who could boast a 100% record in Soares Cup finals. It proved to be a tight encounter for the majority of the weekend, but Adam's pair of spot-ons across the Sunday and Monday games ultimately proved decisive as he defeated Nick 10-6 to lift the trophy for the second time in his career to date - congratulations amigo! No doubt a time for reflection for Mr Crinnion, however as a five time finalist he can approach 2025-26 full of hope that he can go deep in next year's tournament.

F:  Adam  10 v 6  Nick

Take it easy,

Danny

Results (3rd & 4th May)

Greetings amigos,

Mr O'Callaghan set the weekly with a double digit haul with 10 points including 2 spot-ons to leapfrog Mr Stewart-Jones (who scored 7) into third place by virtue of his superior spot-ons record. I was 2 points further back on 8 points, which was sufficient to protect my current advantage at the top of the table with Mr McClay and Mr Crinnion on 6. To complete the weekly picture, Mr Luke and Mr Raistrick scored 4 points apiece, whilst Mr Moore and Mr West took the week off.

Any mistakes let me know, fixtures sent earlier this week.

Take it easy,

Danny

Adam

Man City v Wolves 2-1  1-0 (1pt)

A Villa v Fulham 2-0  1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Ipswich 1-0  2-2 (0pts)

Leicester v Southampton 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Arsenal v Bournemouth 1-1  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Man Utd 1-0  4-3 (1pt)

Brighton v Newcastle 1-2  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Tottenham 1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Chelsea v Liverpool 0-1  3-1 (0pts)

C Palace v N Forest 1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 10 points.

Theo L

Man City v Wolves 2-0  1-0 (1pt)

A Villa v Fulham 1-0  1-0 (3pts)

Everton v Ipswich 1-0  2-2 (0pts)

Leicester v Southampton 1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Bournemouth 0-0  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Man Utd 1-1  4-3 (0pts)

Brighton v Newcastle 0-2  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Tottenham 1-2  1-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Liverpool 1-1  3-1 (0pts)

C Palace v N Forest 1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 4 points.

SJ

Man City v Wolves  2-0  1-0 (1pt)

A Villa v Fulham  2-1  1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Ipswich  3-0  2-2 (0pts)

Leicester v Southampton  2-1  2-0 (1pt)

Arsenal v Bournemouth  1-1  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Man Utd  1-0  4-3 (1pt)

Brighton v Newcastle  1-3  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Tottenham  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Chelsea v Liverpool  1-2  3-1 (0pts)

C Palace v N Forest  2-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.

Ben

Man City v Wolves 3-1  1-0 (1pt)

A Villa v Fulham 3-1  1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Ipswich 2-1  2-2 (0pts)

Leicester v Southampton 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Arsenal v Bournemouth 2-1  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Man Utd 2-1  4-3 (1pt)

Brighton v Newcastle 1-2  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Tottenham 1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Liverpool 1-3  3-1 (0pts)

C Palace v N Forest 1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

Nick

Man City v Wolves  1-1  1-0 (0pts)

A Villa v Fulham  2-1  1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Ipswich  0-1  2-2 (0pts)

Leicester v Southampton  1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Bournemouth  1-1  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Man Utd  2-0  4-3 (1pt)

Brighton v Newcastle  1-2  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Tottenham  0-0  1-1 (1pt)

Chelsea v Liverpool  1-2  3-1 (0pts)

C Palace v N Forest  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Dave

Man City v Wolves  2-0  1-0 (1pt)

A Villa v Fulham 3-1  1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Ipswich 3-1  2-2 (0pts)

Leicester v Southampton 2-2  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Bournemouth 4-0  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Man Utd 2-0  4-3 (1pt)

Brighton v Newcastle 1-3  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Tottenham 2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Chelsea v Liverpool 2-1  3-1 (1pt)

C Palace v N Forest 2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 6 points.

Danny

Man City v Wolves  2-1  1-0 (1pt)

A Villa v Fulham  3-1  1-0 (1pt)

Everton v Ipswich  1-0  2-2 (0pts)

Leicester v Southampton  2-2  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Bournemouth  1-0  1-2 (0pts)

Brentford v Man Utd  1-1  4-3 (0pts)

Brighton v Newcastle  1-2  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Tottenham  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Chelsea v Liverpool  1-1  3-1 (0pts)

C Palace v N Forest  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 8 points.