Alan Shearer’s Premier League predictions including Tottenham vs Liverpool
After some exciting midweek Carabao Cup action the Premier League takes centre stage once more with some big clashes to look forward to this weekend.
As ever, Betfair Ambassador Alan Shearer previews the action for Metro.co.uk
Man City’s bad run doesn’t look like ending with the way the result went for them last weekend. Obviously, they’re in a rut and finding it very difficult to get out of, and Aston Villa will fancy their chances at home. They’re a good side Villa and ทางเข้า ufabet when they’re roared on with that crowd behind them, they’ll be very difficult to stop. They’re particularly good in forward positions. I’ll go for a draw.
City are in uncharter waters and particularly Pep Guardiola. He’s never known anything like this. It doesn’t change who and what he is, I think he’s trying to take a bit of heat of his players and stick up for them. Of course, you can see why he’s doing that. He’s normal isn’t he.. every year we’ve all, rightly so, been saying how great he is, the best at this and that, and now he’s getting a taste of what most managers have to go through.
It’s tough for Pep and his team but they just have to get their heads down and think that eventually things will turn but I think that confidence wise, there’s no doubt Man City are rock bottom. I think they’ll get a draw at Aston Villa. Prediction: Draw.
Brentford v Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest are flying. They’ve had great recruitment, the team are having an unbelievable season, Chris Wood’s having the season of his life and they’ve really sign some good players. Defensively they’re solid. Nikola Milenkovic has been absolutely outstanding.
Brentford have an unbelievable home record. They have the most points at home and least away and they’re at home here so I’m going to stick with form and go with Brentford to win. Prediction: Brentford win.
Ipswich v Newcastle
With Newcastle’s last two performances, they’ve set the standard. They were really good against a poor Leicester side last weekend and were really impressive in midweek. This was always going to be a make or break time of the season for Newcastle and those two wins would’ve done them the world of good and I’d think they’ll go to Ipswich and take the three points.
One of Ipswich’s best players, Liam Delap is suspended, so when you put that and Ipswich’s home form into the pot, I’ll go for an away win. Newcastle win.
West Ham v Brighton
This is a tough one to call. West Ham have shown a bit of spirit. They got done with an unbelievable free-kick against Bournemouth. I’ll go for an away win for Brighton actually. I think because West Ham are at home, they’ll have to come out and play a little bit which will suit Brighton. Away win. Prediction: Brighton win.