Arsenal icon Paul Merson has shared his latest tactical insights and score forecasts for the upcoming wave of Premier League fixtures. The weekend action begins with a high-stakes early kickoff on Saturday as West Ham United hosts Sunderland at the London Stadium.
Later that evening, Manchester City welcomes Wolves to the Etihad, while Liverpool travels south to face Bournemouth. Sunday’s marquee schedule features Chelsea visiting Crystal Palace and a blockbuster showdown between title contenders Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
Merson predicts a dominant performance for his former club, tipping Arsenal to secure a convincing 3-0 victory over their historic rivals. He also expects Manchester City and Chelsea to claim vital points in their respective hunts for European qualification. Despite Bournemouth’s strong home form, the pundit backs Liverpool to edge a close contest at the Vitality Stadium. Meanwhile, he foresees competitive draws in the matchups involving Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa as the battle for the top four intensifies.
The following scores represent Paul Merson’s official predictions via Sportskeeda:
Fulham 1-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
West Ham United 1-1 Sunderland
Burnley 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City 3-1 Wolves
Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool
Crystal Palace 0-2 Chelsea
Newcastle United 2-2 Aston Villa
Brentford 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Arsenal 3-0 Manchester United
Everton 1-2 Leeds United
