Former Premier League icon Alan Shearer has shared his expectations for the upcoming round of league fixtures scheduled across England this weekend. Arsenal, who currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, will welcome their fierce north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in what promises to be a heated derby.
Elsewhere, defending champions Manchester City are set for a challenging trip to St. James’ Park where they will face Newcastle United, while Liverpool prepare to host Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Manchester United, aiming to extend their recent unbeaten streak, will take on Everton in a Monday night clash at Old Trafford.
Shearer, one of England’s most respected football voices, revealed his forecasts during a conversation with Metro, offering insights into how he believes the weekend’s Premier League matches will unfold.
His predictions are as follows:
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Burnley vs Chelsea (win)
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Bournemouth (win) vs West Ham
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Fulham vs Sunderland (draw)
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Brighton (win) vs Brentford
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Liverpool (win) vs Nottingham Forest
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Wolves vs Crystal Palace (win)
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Newcastle vs Manchester City (draw)
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Leeds vs Aston Villa (win)
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Arsenal (win) vs Tottenham
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Manchester United (win) vs Everton
These projections add to the growing anticipation surrounding what is expected to be a thrilling weekend across English football, with fans watching closely to see how these key Premier League encounters play out.