Former Arsenal star and prominent pundit Paul Merson has released his forecasts for every Premier League match taking place this weekend, offering his expected outcomes for all ten fixtures across Saturday and Sunday.
Merson’s predictions, published on Sportskeeda, cover a full slate of games that include several top-of-the-table clashes and crucial relegation battles. On Saturday, the action begins with Manchester United hosting Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, where Merson anticipates a 3-1 victory for the home side. Later, Arsenal welcome Sunderland to the Emirates Stadium, with a 2-0 win forecast for the Gunners. Chelsea’s evening fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers is tipped for a 3-1 away win.
Additional Saturday predictions include a 2-0 win for Fulham over Everton, a 2-1 victory for West Ham United at Burnley, a narrow 1-0 win for Leeds United against Nottingham Forest, a 1-1 draw between Bournemouth and Aston Villa, and a high-scoring 2-2 draw for Newcastle United at home to Brentford.
The weekend concludes with two Sunday evening fixtures of major significance. Liverpool, aiming to close the gap in the title race, are predicted to defeat Manchester City 3-1 at Anfield. Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion are forecast to secure a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Merson, a former England international turned television analyst, is widely followed for his weekly match predictions, which often spark debate among supporters and analysts ahead of each round of fixtures. His forecasts provide a highlighted preview of the upcoming weekend’s Premier League action, covering matches with implications for the championship, European qualification, and the fight at the bottom of the table.
These predictions frame a pivotal weekend in the English top flight, with key results expected to shape the league’s narrative as the season progresses. The actual outcomes will be closely monitored by fans across Africa and worldwide, where the Premier League maintains a substantial following.
