Former Arsenal standout Paul Merson has shared his expert forecast for the upcoming slate of Premier League fixtures as the mid-week schedule intensifies. The pundit expects a series of high-stakes results, starting on Tuesday evening at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea welcomes Leeds United. Simultaneously, West Ham United prepares for a home showdown against Manchester United in a contest that could significantly impact the European qualification race.
Action continues on Wednesday as the defending champions, Manchester City, host Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. Meanwhile, Liverpool travels to the Stadium of Light to face a resilient Sunderland side in a fixture Merson believes will be closely contested. The mid-week round concludes on Thursday night with league leaders Arsenal visiting the Gtech Community Stadium for a London derby against Brentford.
Merson provided his detailed score expectations via Sportskeeda, predicting a mix of decisive victories and strategic stalemates:
“Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Newcastle United”
“Chelsea 3-1 Leeds United”
“Everton 1-1 Bournemouth”
“West Ham United 1-1 Manchester United”
“Nottingham Forest 1-0 Wolves”
“Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion”
“Crystal Palace 2-0 Burnley”
“Manchester City 3-1 Fulham”
“Sunderland 1-1 Liverpool”
“Brentford 0-2 Arsenal”
Merson’s analysis suggests that while the title contenders like Manchester City and Arsenal will secure vital points, traditional giants like Liverpool and Manchester United may face frustrations on the road. The former England international anticipates that defensive discipline will play a major role in the outcomes, particularly for teams battling at the bottom of the table. Fans now wait to see if these predictions hold true as the mid-week drama unfolds across England.
