Sports Mole takes on Leicester-based rapper Sainte for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 13 of the 2023-24 season.
Premier League football returns in style this weekend, with gameweek 13 getting underway with a battle of the top two as Manchester City welcome title rivals Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium.
That blockbuster clash will be the first of seven matches on Saturday, with Newcastle United vs. Chelsea, Sheffield United vs. Bournemouth and Brentford vs. Arsenal other eye-catching fixtures from the day.
On Sunday, Tottenham Hotspur will attempt to steady the ship at home to Aston Villa, before Everton aim to start clawing back their 10-point deduction against Manchester United at Goodison Park.
The gameweek then comes to a close on Monday night, when Fulham entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage.
Each gameweek, Sports Mole is taking on a famous musician or band in a prediction competition, and this week it is the turn of Leicester-based rapper Sainte.
Saturday, 12.30pm
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Sainte: Man City 2-1 Liverpool
Sports Mole: Man City 3-1 Liverpool
Saturday, 3pm
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Sainte: Newcastle 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole: Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea
Saturday, 3pm
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Sainte: Burnley 1-3 West Ham
Sports Mole: Burnley 1-3 West Ham
Saturday, 3pm
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Sainte: Nott’m Forest 1-2 Brighton
Sports Mole: Nott’m Forest 1-1 Brighton
Saturday, 3pm
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Sainte: Sheff Utd 1-1 Bournemouth
Sports Mole: Sheff Utd 1-1 Bournemouth
Saturday, 3pm
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Sainte: Luton 0-2 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole: Luton 0-2 Crystal Palace
Saturday, 5.30pm
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Sainte: Brentford 1-3 Arsenal
Sports Mole: Brentford 1-2 Arsenal
Sunday, 2pm
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Sainte: Spurs 2-3 Aston Villa
Sports Mole: Spurs 2-2 Aston Villa
Sunday, 4.30pm
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Sainte: Everton 0-1 Man Utd
Sports Mole: Everton 1-1 Man Utd
Monday, 8pm
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Sainte: Fulham 2-2 Wolves
Sports Mole: TBC
Sainte Q&A
How did you come to support Leicester City and what are your favourite memories from your time as a fan?
To be honest my parents did try get me into football at one point and I guess from there onwards Leicester just made sense because I resided there in the city. A memorable moment for sure had to be winning the Premier League. We’re underdogs, you feel me?!
Who have been your favourite five players for your club? (Historically or currently)
Hmmm not everyone may agree but personally I’m going to put the names of Kante, Vardy, Mahrez, Maddison then Heskey and Gary Lineker for the throwback!
What’s going on for you as an artist at the moment?
Some may think it was off-season for us but no way. I had been working on my project and other fun creative quests with my people but I’m back and excited as ever. Collabs both on the music front and also some exclusive surprises throughout the year…. Just stay ready and active for the YS family.
You can follow Sainte on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).
2023-24 SEASON LEADERBOARD (ARTISTS)
Scores are calculated as one point for a correct result and five points for a correct scoreline.
1. SPRINTS’ Sam (19pts | Gameweek 9)
2. Flat Party’s Nic (18pts | Gameweek 7)
3. SPRINTS’ Jack (16pts | Gameweek 9)
4. SPRINTS’ Karla (14pts | Gameweek 9)
5. Flat Party’s Dylan (12pts | Gameweek 7)
6. Flat Party’s Rory (10pts | Gameweek 7)
7. Tom Speight (9pts | Gameweek 2)
= Majestic & Beyond Chicago (9pts | Gameweek 3)
= Sea Girls’ Andrew Dawson (9pts | Gameweek 8)
10. New Rules’ Ryan Meaney (8pts | Gameweek 6)
= K.A.D (8pts | Gameweek 12)
12. Kid Kapichi’s Jack Wilson (7pts | Gameweek 5)
13. Insincere (4pts | Gameweek 1)
= STONE (4pts | Gameweek 10)
15. Barry Can’t Swim (3pts | Gameweek 4)
= Keen Roy (3pts | Gameweek 11)
2023-24 COMPETITION HISTORY
Gameweek 1: Insincere 4-16 Sports Mole
Gameweek 2: Tom Speight 9-16 Sports Mole
Gameweek 3: Majestic & Beyond Chicago 9-9 Sports Mole
Gameweek 4: Barry Can’t Swim 3-9 Sports Mole
Gameweek 5: Kid Kapichi’s Jack Wilson 7-11 Sports Mole
Gameweek 6: New Rules’ Ryan Meaney 8-10 Sports Mole
Gameweek 7: Flat Party’s Rory, Nic & Dylan 10/18/12-3 Sports Mole
Gameweek 8: Sea Girls’ Andrew Dawson 9-9 Sports Mole
Gameweek 9: SPRINTS’ Jack, Same & Karla 16/19/14-16 Sports Mole
Gameweek 10: STONE 4-6 Sports Mole
Gameweek 11: Keen Roy 3-9 Sports Mole
Gameweek 12: K.A.D 8-8 Sports Mole