Arsenal legend Paul Merson has released his forecasts for this week’s Premier League fixtures, offering insight into what fans can expect as the mid-week schedule gets underway.
The match round begins on Tuesday night with Fulham hosting Manchester City at Craven Cottage. Marco Silva’s side will look to build on their recent momentum, while Pep Guardiola’s men aim to keep pace in the title race. Merson expects a tight contest and has opted for a draw.
Elsewhere on Tuesday, Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur, a clash with significant implications for the European qualification spots. Bournemouth vs. Everton, Brighton vs. Aston Villa, Burnley vs. Crystal Palace, and Wolves vs. Nottingham Forest are among the other fixtures taking place across the round.
On Wednesday night, Arsenal welcome Brentford to the Emirates Stadium, with Merson backing the Gunners to secure a comfortable home victory as they continue their push at the top of the table. At Elland Road, Chelsea travel to Leeds United, with the former midfielder predicting a narrow away win for the Blues.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are set to host Sunderland at Anfield, a fixture in which Merson expects Jurgen Klopp’s side to edge all three points.
The action continues into Thursday when Manchester United take on West Ham United at Old Trafford. United will be seeking consistency following mixed recent performances, and Merson believes they are strong enough to claim victory over the Hammers.
Below is the full list of Merson’s Premier League predictions, as provided via Sportskeeda:
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Fulham 1–1 Manchester City
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Bournemouth 2–1 Everton
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Newcastle United 3–1 Tottenham Hotspur
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Brighton 1–1 Aston Villa
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Burnley 1–2 Crystal Palace
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Wolves 1–1 Nottingham Forest
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Arsenal 3–0 Brentford
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Leeds United 1–2 Chelsea
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Liverpool 2–1 Sunderland
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Manchester United 3–1 West Ham United
The mid-week fixtures are expected to play a significant role in shaping the Premier League table, with title contenders, top-four hopefuls and relegation battlers all in action.
