April 1st and 2nd - The top two both recorded four-one home wins to maintain the status quo at the top of the table. The early kick-off saw Man City recover from Mo Salah's opener to beat Liverpool four-one. Erling Haaland was out injured but that had no bearing as Alvarez, De Bruyne, Gundogan and Grealish all scored for the champions. Arsenal responded in kind - the returning Gabriel Jesus was among the scorers, finding the net twice in their four-one win at home to Leeds. The gap remains at eight points with City having a game in hand. Arsenal have now won seven league games in a row.

Man United will be anxiously looking over their shoulders after a two-nil defeat at Newcastle. Goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson saw Eddie Howe's side climb above the visitors on goal difference. A win for Spurs at Everton tomorrow night will see Erik Ten Haag's side drop out of the top four, heaping pressure on the beleagured Dutch manager.

Three managers have departed their posts since the last up date. As well as Antonio Conte leaving Spurs, both Brendan Rodgers and Graham Potter collected P45's today. Leicester dropped into the bottom three after an injury time winner for Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. 95 year old Roy Hodgson returned to lead his team to victory and climb to twelfth in the table, four points clear of the drop zone. A two-nil defeat at home to Aston Villa was the final straw for the Chelsea board as Graham Potter departed on Sunday night.

There were a few interesting results in the relegation battle too. Dominic Solanke scored a late winner to give Bournemouth a two-one win at home to Fulham. West Ham won a relegation six pointer too - they beat Southampton by a goal to nil on Sunday afternoon.

A late Daniel Podence equaliser gave Wolves a very useful point at Nottingham Forest. It also finished all square at the Amex Stadium where Brighton and Brentford shared six goals.

The first weekend of April sees Ciaran Rooney take an early lead with 42 points. He has a one point lead over Gerry Moore in second place. Ciaran O'Hart is a point further back in third place. A number of people share fourth place on 37 points - full details below:

  

April 8th and 9th - A dramatic day at Anfield say Arsenal surrender a two goal lead and two points. The leaders were very quick out of the blocks as goals from Martinelli and Jesus saw them open up a two-nil lead. Some handbags between Granit Xhaka and Trent Alexander Arnold seemed to spark a bit of fight in Liverpool and the crowd and the game changed completely. Mo Salah pulled a goal back before missing a penalty. Roberto Firmino then headed a late equaliser after which Arsenal were left clinging on for a point. Man City recorded a four-one win at Southampton which leaves the gap at six points with the Manchester side having a game in hand. It looks like Arsenal might need to avoid defeat at the Etihad on April 26th to keep their title ambitions on track.

Newcastle and Man Urinals hold the upper hand in the race for the top four. Newcastle's winning run continued when they came from behind to beat Brentford two-one, their third win in a week. Man United had also beaten Brentford midweek before beating Everton two-nil on Saturday. Both clubs are on 56 points, three clear of Tottenham with a game in hand. Spurs beat Brighton two-one in a controversial game where VAR made the headlines again.

At the bottom, wins for Bournemouth and West Ham moved them both three points clear of the bottom three. Bournemouth won one-nil at Leicester with West Ham winning by the same score at Fulham. Nottingham Forest are in the bottom three on goal difference after a two-nil defeat at Aston Villa. Leeds slumped to a five-one defeat at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday which doesn't bode well for their survival prospects. They remain two points clear of the drop zone while Crystal Palace are now up to twelfth in the table - the Hodgson Effect indeed!

Three people share the lead in the April competition after the midweek and weekend games. Aidan White, replicating Aston Villa's good form, shares the lead on 122 points with Gareth Pierpoint and Niall Carroll. There's a nine point gap back to Anastas Popov with fifth place shared by Graham Pierpoint and Jonathan Fox:

  

April 15th and 16th - For the second Sunday in a row Arsenal surrendered a two goal lead and had to settle for a point. This weekend they lead two-nil at West Ham in the first ten minutes with Gabriel Jesus and Odeegard on target. A Said Benrahma penalty halved the deficit before the break. Bukayo Saka then missed from the spot before Jarrod Bowen fired home a volley to earn a point for the Hammers. Arsenal's lead is now just four points (having played a game more) after Man City beat Leicester three-one on Saturday evening. Erling Haaland scored twice as City were three-up at half-time before Leicester scored a consolation in the second half. There seems to be a familiar inevability about Pep Guardiola's side chasing down their prey before winning another title...

Man United took a big step towards a return to the Champions League. They won two-nil at Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon with goals from Antony and Dalot. They're six points clear of Spurs in fifth place who somehow contrived to lose three-two at home to Bournemouth despite equalising very late on in the ninety. If United avoid defeat in London on Thursday week then they'll pretty much guarantee a top four finish. Newcastle's winning run came to an end at Aston Villa. They lost three-nil with Ollie Watkins scoring twice for Unai Emery's resurgent side.

At the bottom, there were the usual winners and losers. Southampton are marooned in 20th place after a two-nil defeat at home to Crystal Palace. Palace look safe now, nine points clear of the relegation zone with seven games to play. Everton are only outside the bottom three on goal difference - they were beaten three-one at home by Fulham. Wolves also moved clear of danger with a two-nil win at home to Brentford. You'd imagine one more win will see them safe...

It's a second week at the top for Aston Villa fan Aidan White - the Unai Emery effect also rubbing off on the fans it seems. Jonathan Fox is in second place, five points back. Anastas Popov is now third. Fourth place is ahred by four people - Ciaran Rooney, Graham Pierpoint, John Massey and Phil Doyle - full details below:

  

 

April 21st to 23rd - It's three games without a win for leaders Arsenal. With Man City distracted by FA Cup action, the Gunners missed a great chance to open a seven point lead at the top. They had to settle for a point in a three-all draw with the bottom side Southampton. It could have been a lot worse for Mikel Arteta's side who trailed three-one very late on before rescuing a point. the top two meet on Thursday night at the Etihad with Arsenal needing a positive result to keep their challenge alive.

Newcastle cemented their Champions League spot with an emphatic six-one hammering of Tottenham. Eddie Howe's side were five up after twenty minutes after Spurs capitulated on Tyneside. Spurs are now six points off the Champions League places having played a game more than the teams around them. Aston Villa's recent winning run came to an end when they drew one-all at Brentford - Douglas Luiz cancelling out Ivan Toney's opener.

Two wins in six days have breathed some life into Liverpool's European aspirations. A six-one win at Leeds was followed up with a nervy three-two win at home to Nottingham Forest. Diogo Jota scored a double in both games, a timely return to form for the Portuguese forward. Liverpool have games in hand to go fifth in the table but the top four seems a bridge too far at this stage.

Everton's nil-all draw at Crystal Palace saw them drop into the bottom three. Leicester moved ahead of them when they came from behind to beat Wolves. Leed's form is alarming though - they followed up that trouncing at home to Liverpool with a two-one defeat at Fulham. At this stage it looks like three from five for the drop...

Jonathan Fox leads the monthly competition now - he's five points clear of Graham Pierpoint with just the midweek games to go in April. Aidan White dropped to third place over the weekend followed by Anastas Popov and Joe Behan completing the top five. Full details below:

  

 

April 25th to 30th - A double round of games saw Man City take a firm grip on top spot. The big game of the week saw Arsenal visit the Etihad and leave with their tail between their legs and title aspirations shot to pieces. City won four-one and duly won two-one at Fulham to move to the top of the table for the first time since February 17th. City's lead is one point with a game in hand but Arsenal will have a chance to return to the top for a day at least when they host Chelsea on Tuesday.

Newcastle and Man United look odds on for top four finishes. Eddie Howe's side are in third place after a four-one win at Everton and a three-one win at home to Southampton. United let a two goal lead slip against Tottenham, drawing two-all but beat Aston Villa one-nil on Sunday.

Liverpool's late season revival looks too late for a top four finish. A decent two-one win at West Ham followed by a bonkers four-three win at home to Tottenham saw them climb to fifth in the table. The Europa League final in 2024 is in Dublin, just saying!!

At the bottom, Southampton are now cast adrift - as well as that defeat at Newcastle, more damaging was a one-nil loss at home to Bournemouth. The Saints are six points from safety with just four games to go. Things look bleak for Everton too. They travel to Leicester on Monday night in a huge relegation six-pointer. Leicester will move out of the bottom three with a win in that one.

Nottingham Forest are a point clear of the bottom three. They beat Brighton three-one and were ahead at Brentford before Josh Dasilva's injury time winner pegged them back. Leeds crashed to a four-one defeat at Bournemouth on Sunday and look like a favourite for relegation too.

Jonathan Fox held off a late challenge from Gavin Morgan to win the monthly prize for April. A bumper month saw Jonathan win with 262 points, just five clear of Gavin. Graham Pierpoint finished third followed by Ciaran Rooney and a host of others on 237 points. Full details below:

  

Premier League 2022-2023 - April Leaderboard
No.
 Lst Chg
Name
Team Name
Pts
Lst
Chg
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 1 0 Jonathan Fox For Fox Sake, Not Again 267 184 83





2
 11 9 Gavin Morgan Seventeenth Season Syndrome 262 164 98
3
 2 -1 Graham Pierpoint Klopp's Kops 257 179 78
4
 6 2 Ciaran Rooney Wax On Wax Off 237 169 68
5
 12 7 Dylan O'Riordan Yurty Ahearn's Golden Spoon 237 162 75
6
 8 2 Gareth Pierpoint Allison Wonderland 237 164 73
7
 17 10 Gerry Draper Everton 10 237 154 83
8
 7 -1 Phil Doyle FC Muertos Errantes 233 168 65
9
 9 0 Gary Fitzpatrick Werner's Originals 232 164 68
10
 10 0 Gary McGurk Darwin Innit! 232 164 68
11
 5 -6 Joe Behan In It To Win It I Wish 231 170 61
12
 3 -9 Aidan White The Ings vs Watkins Conundrum 227 174 53
13
 20 7 Chris Keohan Chicken Tikka Mo Salah 227 152 75
14
 35 21 Eoghan Farrelly Definitely Last Chance Saloon! 227 139 88
15
 22 7 Ronan Rafferty Ragballrovers 227 152 75
16
 15 -1 Con McSweeney Coola_Boolas 222 154 68
17
 32 15 David Cooney Tuchel Says It's Chilly 222 144 78
18
 21 3 John Massey Geezers On Tour 222 152 70
19
 29 10 Johno Percy Mo Money Mo Salah 217 147 70
20
 23 3 Andy Dunne Steve McMahon's Tackle 212 149 63
21
 31 10 Bobby Hynes Dancing In The Dark 212 144 68
22
 34 12 Caroline Carroll Carrie's Crusaders 212 141 71
23
 16 -7 Darragh Kenny Fox Hunters 212 154 58
24
 24 0 Dylan Delaney Only Kruls and Horses 212 149 63
25
 13 -12 Niall Carroll Rubber's Magic Bus 212 159 53
26
 36 10 Paul Moore TAA - The Scouser In Our Team 212 139 73
27
 38 11 Paul Prendergast The Untouchables 212 137 75
28
 40 12 Lionel Knott The Best Redabbey Reds 210 134 76
29
 46 17 Liam Keohan Artekkers 208 132 76
30
 52 22 Craig Calvert Ten Fags Army 207 124 83
31
 48 17 James Keville Doesn't Mata 207 129 78
32
 26 -6 Keith Ryan Ain't No Mountain High Enough 207 149 58
33
 47 14 Philip Jordan Frankie's Army 207 132 75
34
 42 8 Rory Ellard Ipspich 207 134 73
35
 43 8 Sean O'Mairtin Creweless 207 134 73
36
 39 3 Roisin Joyce WAW 204 136 68
37
 41 4 Robert Hynes Georgia Best 203 134 69
38
 4 -34 Anastas Popov Super Strong Saints 202 173 29
39
 14 -25 Ciaran O'Hart Riverchapel Plate 202 154 48
40
 53 13 Dave McGinley Clucko > Seanie O'Shea 202 124 78
41
 33 -8 Dean Kelly Drean Team 202 144 58
42
 25 -17 Frank McSweeney Pool Abu 202 149 53
43
 27 -16 Gerry Moore A Hat Trick of Gabriels 202 148 54
44
 18 -26 Ian McSweeney The Dread Pirate Roberts 202 154 48
45
 50 5 Joe Turner What Would Jan Molby Do? 202 126 76
46
 54 8 Joseph Kavanagh Cherry Orchard Thieves 202 124 78
47
 19 -28 Sean Cleary Sean's Superstars 202 154 48
48
 28 -20 Brian Mullen Boris Cuts His Hair With A Knife And Fork 198 147 51
49
 37 -12 Brian Haughton Jurgen's Mighty Reds 197 138 59
50
 44 -6 Simon Scanlon Braygulls Utd Celtic 197 134 63
51
 30 -21 Aidan Scanlon St Pats 192 144 48
52
 45 -7 Tommy Hamill Omeath All-Stars 192 134 58
53
 56 3 Monica Collins Monica's Legs Eleven 184 120 64
54
 51 -3 Brendan Maguire Cantthinkofone 183 124 59
55
 60 5 Christina Morgan Mwahahahaha 177 113 64
56
 59 3 John Brophy Carrig ABU 177 114 63
57
 55 -2 Micheal Joyce Marsching On 177 124 53
58
 61 3 Sarah Coward Nancy's Army 165 109 56
59
 62 3 Niall Gregory Yid Army 158 108 50
60
 57 -3 Kieran Killeen Wanderers 153 117 36
61
 49 -12 Richard Johnston If All U Have Is A Hammer Then Everything Is…. 137 129 8
62
 58 -4 Ciara Walsh Kirvin Kicks 135 116 19
63
 63 0 Derek McDonald Closet Scouser 103 87 16
64
 64 0 David Lavelle Black & Amber 67 57 10
65
 65 0 Jenny Behan Offside Again 57 51 6
66
 67 1 Cathal Thornton Game of Stones 32 24 8
67
 68 1 Ciaran Healy I Forgot Again This Week 32 24 8
68
 71 3 Javier Suarez Cafu Con Leche 32 22 10
69
 66 -3 Brian Prendergast Up The Arsenal 28 24 4
70
 69 -1 Conor MacMahon Fu@#ing Cowboys Ted 28 24 4
71
 70 -1 Gary Donnelly GarWin Nunez 28 24 4
72
 74 2 John Hempenstall Real SoSo Bad 28 18 10
73
 72 -1 Shane Hempenstall Ham Salah 28 22 6
74
 75 1 Andrew Keohan Allstar Assholes 26 16 10
75
 73 -2 Colm Cahill COYS FC 24 18 6
76
 76 0 Shane Finnan Interlocking Spurs 22 16 6
77
 77 0 Gerard McCluskey Breffni_Blues 20 14 6