Arsenal legend Paul Merson has shared his predictions for the upcoming mid-week Premier League fixtures taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Chelsea will welcome Southampton at Stamford Bridge, while Everton will face Brentford in a crucial encounter on Tuesday night. Tottenham Hotspur will clash with Manchester City in a highly anticipated match on Wednesday, while Manchester United will host Ipswich Town. Nottingham Forest will take on Arsenal at City Ground, and Liverpool will battle Newcastle United at Anfield.
Paul Merson believes Chelsea will secure a comfortable victory over Southampton with a 3-0 win, boosting their chances of climbing higher in the league table. He expects Brentford to edge past Everton with a 2-1 scoreline, increasing pressure on the struggling Toffees.
Merson predicts Tottenham will pull off a surprise 2-1 victory over Manchester City, which could shake up the Premier League title race. He also foresees Manchester United defeating Ipswich Town 2-1, keeping Erik ten Hag’s side in the race for a European spot. In a surprising forecast, Merson expects Nottingham Forest to shock Arsenal with a narrow 1-0 win, which could dent the Gunners’ hopes of keeping up in the title chase.
Liverpool are tipped to dominate Newcastle United with a 3-1 victory at Anfield, further strengthening their position at the top end of the table. West Ham United are predicted to claim a 2-0 win over Leicester City, enhancing their chances of securing a European place next season.
In other fixtures, Brighton are expected to defeat Bournemouth 2-1, while Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are predicted to play out a 1-1 draw. Merson also anticipates a 1-1 stalemate between Wolves and Fulham in their encounter.
Football fans will be watching closely as these results could have a significant impact on the title race, European qualification, and the relegation battle.