This weeks results are a little crazy. I gave Mark Lawrenson’s picks to a number of people which means a lot of people did really well. It seems a little unfair on those with lower scores down at the bottom but c’est la vie ! This week was an odd week with games that crept up suddenly.
Surprisingly, BE managed to top everyone! And poor JE suffered a poor set of results.
This set of results had a terrible impact on the table for AM who finds himself not only trailing ME but also trailing BE and everyone else.
The points from the midweek games are in and the winner scored a pathetic 10 points. This was not a good week for scoring but it’s still nice to finish on the top of the pile.
Down at the bottom is BE! Again! Please just pick 2-1 for every game so you can get at least one exact !
Weekly Picks
There is a change at the top! JE is perched above everyone (thanks to the lovely H, no doubt). AM and BE are battling it out at the bottom and the Super Computers are sitting on the shoulders of the leaders ready to pounce in the second half of the season.
Another topsy-turvy week indicated by the Super Computers 3 and 1 finding themselves at the wrong end of each table – with SC1 still holding the overall lead on that front.
I don’t think anything is topys-turvy for AM and BE who continue to fight it out at the bottom of the weekly table.
Weekly Scores
JE still struggling to get exacts and finding himself not in first despite have far less incorrect answers!
The results show that AM had a better week than normal and pulled away another three points from BE who set her not so ambitious target of finishing up above him!
Looks like the Super Computers had a decent week. By the end of the year I will expect them all to be in the top half. SC2 has been disappointing to date but I’m confident the algo
It is clear that exacts are as important as ever with JE having by far the correct number of results while suffering from a lower number of exacts. He should be walking it!
Scores across the board are definitely down but the season is “off” with no one hitting their stride.
So below is the new format for the picks. I Will try and get these out on the day of the matches in the future so that you can track the ongoing scores.
I have decided to use an image for the tables because it’s easier than trying to manage CSS tables. I’ll probably re-order the names and put the Super Computers at the rear.
The final points tally show a general futile attempt at making predictions!
This Weeks Picks
The total for all so far
This Weeks Totals!
Already the gap between top and bottom is large! Time for some of us to pick better and hope everyone else picks worse!
Picks The table below shows all the picks for everyone for each of the games.
Guesses
Results The following tables show the results for the week and the current totals through the week.
Week 7 ResultsTotal Points through Round 7
Comments
It looks like this year the exacts are really going to be the differentiator! I’m rather surprised that Mark Lawrenson is winning – how did this guy pick the best results
Last weeks scores were posted earlier in the week and yours truly is already falling behind the leaders. Going to keep the analysis quick and to the point this week.
Your Comments JE: “I wish I could actually know which united are going to turn up!” Someone overheard Ole saying the same thing as he wandered around Manchester looking for Pogba.
JE: “Fulham will beat wba in the match of the weekend. Lol.” Match of the season!
ME: “Covid is draining my footballing spirit… but I will keep the guesses coming!” 2 Days ago: Manchester United announces they are ready to hold 23,500 fans 1 Day ago: Manchester United’s back Telles tests positive for Covid-19
AA: “I wonder what clubs the F1 drivers support…” I was surprise to find out that F1 Champion Hamilton supports Arsenal. I thought he was a big enough knob to support Chelsea!
Friday, October 30, 2020
Wolverhampton WDWWL
2-0
Crystal Palace LWDLL
Wolverhampton
2-0
Crystal Palace
30 Oct 2020
Wolverhampton
2-0
Crystal Palace
20 Jul 2020
Crystal Palace
1-1
Wolverhampton
22 Sep 2019
Wolverhampton
0-2
Crystal Palace
02 Jan 2019
Crystal Palace
0-1
Wolverhampton
06 Oct 2018
Easy win. Wolves are improving and Palace are worsening. Wouldn’t be surprised if it is more but definitely a clean sheet.
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Burnley LDLLL
1-2
Chelsea DDWDL
Chelsea
3-0
Burnley
11 Jan 2020
Burnley
2-4
Chelsea
26 Oct 2019
Chelsea
2-2
Burnley
22 Apr 2019
Burnley
0-4
Chelsea
28 Oct 2018
Burnley
1-2
Chelsea
19 Apr 2018
As Bob Mortimer says on Athletico Mince – If you want to score, get the ball off the floor and remember….. shit, piles, roadkill, eggnog…. and that’s the Burnley way!
The Burnley way in this case will be eeking out a result as they start to improve.
Sheffield United LDLLL
1-3
Manchester City DWDLW
Sheffield United
0-1
Manchester City
21 Jan 2020
Manchester City
2-0
Sheffield United
29 Dec 2019
A tough one for Citeh who are struggling to get things together. I think watching Citeh and Liverpool play allows you to see how much COVID is impacting the game. The organization, the training, the timing, the teamwork isn’t there. Too much space in the game and too much of a practice five-a-side feel.
They will pull out a comfortable win after falling behind early.
Liverpool WDLWW
2-0
West Ham United DDWWL
Liverpool
3-2
West Ham United
24 Feb 2020
West Ham United
0-2
Liverpool
29 Jan 2020
West Ham United
1-1
Liverpool
04 Feb 2019
Liverpool
4-0
West Ham United
12 Aug 2018
Liverpool
4-1
West Ham United
24 Feb 2018
Liverpool are without VVD but they still have a team of superstars.
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Aston Villa LWWWW
1-2
Southampton WDWWL
Southampton
2-0
Aston Villa
22 Feb 2020
Aston Villa
1-3
Southampton
21 Dec 2019
Villa got some great early season results but I see them hitting a rough patch.
Tottenham Hotspur WDWDW
2-0
Brighton and Hove Albion DDLLW
Tottenham Hotspur
2-1
Brighton and Hove Albion
26 Dec 2019
Brighton and Hove Albion
3-0
Tottenham Hotspur
05 Oct 2019
Tottenham Hotspur
1-0
Brighton and Hove Albion
23 Apr 2019
Brighton and Hove Albion
1-2
Tottenham Hotspur
22 Sep 2018
Brighton and Hove Albion
1-1
Tottenham Hotspur
17 Apr 2018
Every meeting with Jose will have him talking about keeping a clean sheet. Maybe he doesn’t like laundry.
Manchester United DWLWL
2-3
Arsenal LLWLW
Arsenal
2-0
Manchester United
01 Jan 2020
Manchester United
1-1
Arsenal
30 Sep 2019
Arsenal
2-0
Manchester United
10 Mar 2019
Manchester United
2-2
Arsenal
05 Dec 2018
Manchester United
2-1
Arsenal
29 Apr 2018
Who the hell knows ? Arsenal will jump into a 2-0 lead and think everything is great. Then the comeback as the referee ignores Harry Maguire beating up someone in the box and immediately on the following attack Bruno falls over his own feet and gets a penalty. A quick stunner and it’s 2-2 before Harry Maguire gives a penalty away the one time he doesn’t molest someone from a corner.
Newcastle DLWDL
1-1
Everton LDWWW
Everton
2-2
Newcastle
21 Jan 2020
Newcastle
1-2
Everton
28 Dec 2019
Newcastle
3-2
Everton
09 Mar 2019
Everton
1-1
Newcastle
05 Dec 2018
Everton
1-0
Newcastle
23 Apr 2018
Everton are missing two key players through suspension. Newcastle are looking better.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Fulham LDLLL
1-1
West Bromwich Albion DDLDL
West Bromwich Albion
0-0
Fulham
14 Jul 2020
Fulham
1-1
West Bromwich Albion
14 Sep 2019
West Brom play out a bore draw in this game of the week!
Leeds United WLDWW
2-2
Leicester City WLLWW
No prior form results for these two. I tend to think that Bamford used up his goal allotment last week so they will need to find goals elsewhere. and I’m sure they will find enough to get a great and thrilling draw
