Charlie Nicholas’ midweek Premier League score predictions (21-22 July)

It time for another bunch of Charlie Nicholas’ ever controversial Premier League score predictions for the upcoming midweek fixtures.

There are sadly just two rounds remaining of what has been a thrilling 2019/20 campaign for many teams, yet there is still so much more that needs sorting, with European places and relegation yet to be decided.

With another four fixtures set to be played over the next two days, we take a look at Charlie Nicholas’ midweek Premier League score predictions for them below…

WATFORD v MAN CITY

Charlie said: “I think some people are looking at Manchester City at the minute with some confusion. They are playing well enough but not getting the results. City were not great against Bournemouth and Pep Guardiola has chopped and changed it too much, especially for some of the players.

Ederson and Aymeric Laporte look different class, but the full backs are nowhere near what they used to be. Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy cannot get to the byline, and Walker particularly plays more as a centre-back. Things are not quite what they were, and City were disappointing in the FA Cup but all eyes will be on the Champions League. I do not see any real problems for them in this one.

I do however with Watford – what a time to get rid of their manager. They have Man City at home where they need at least a point. Will the players feel better now Nigel Pearson has gone? No. Will they feel more together? No, as they are still in a really vulnerable position.

Watford will be panicking, goal difference could be crucial and it could take another hit. They will not be able to battle-axe through this City team and I see another dismal night. The only way Watford may survive is by Bournemouth and Aston Villa not winning.”

SCORE PREDICTION: Watford 1-3 Manchester City, Tuesday – 6pm, live on Sky Sports

ASTON VILLA v ARSENAL

Charlie said: “Aston Villa played pretty well at Everton. The late Theo Walcott goal was a real slap in the face for them, dropping points so late on. They had to change their style and swamp their defence, but they do have issues doing that. They cannot get themselves over the line in back-to-back games.

It now a game where they have to open up, and that suits Arsenal. They will still make mistakes but their organisation and shape is better. Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin can put Arsenal on the front foot, while Dani Ceballos is erratic but is a bag of energy – Villa will have a problem to see how deep they will play and protect.

Nicolas Pepe has been a bit better, but Buyako Saka could come back in or even Reiss Nelson. I do expect Arsenal to win this – they need to go after a Europa League spot still, especially if they lose to Chelsea in the FA Cup final, who should still get a top four spot. Arsenal want improvement in the Premier League, and it will be another win for them here.

SCORE PREDICTION: Aston Villa 1-3 Arsenal, Tuesday – 8:15pm, live on Sky Sports

MAN UTD v WEST HAM

Charlie said: “West Ham have been brilliant since the break, and they will cause Man Utd problems. Eric Bailly might be out so Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will revert back to a back four. Manchester United must be focusing all of their energy on a top four spot. This game is key and you would expect Martial, Greenwood and Marcus Rashford to be back leading the line.

Could West Ham take their finger off it? Possibly. I could see them sitting in, but if they cannot support Michail Antonio, they will struggle to get out. Man Utd have pace and movement up front, but their defence is not right. David De Gea has world class attributes but his confidence is broken, and yet he stays in the team. He has become a liability for big games.

Since the return, Tottenham away was the big game and Manchester United drew that, with the games after being ones which you would expect a decent Manchester United side to win.

This one is a must-win, which then gives them a cushion of a draw in the last game at Leicester to get into the top four, and they will get over the line in this one. It will be tense but they will wear West Ham down.

Charlie Nicholas’ midweek Premier League score predictions for this game: Manchester United 3-1 West Ham, Wednesday – 6pm, live on Sky Sports

LIVERPOOL v CHELSEA

Charlie said: “It is a cracker. The relegation battle is intense, but so is the top-four race. Question marks are beside all three of them, but how do you pick a winner out of Chelsea, Leicester and Manchester United?

Liverpool will be agitated with themselves. Trophy presentations can go one way or the other. They are the champions and can go and beat teams by three or four goals to nil, otherwise it can be flat.

A 10-per-cent drop is a lot when you are Liverpool, and setting the standards they have set, and they will want to be seen as proper Premier League champions on this occasion. Jurgen Klopp will be angry with them at the moment and I think he will play his strongest team and get a reaction from his players.”

SCORE PREDICTION: Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea, Wednesday – 8:15pm, live on Sky Sports

Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
CHARLIE PREDICTED: 1-1

Sheffield United 0-1 Everton
CHARLIE PREDICTED: 1-1

Wolves 2-0 Crystal Palace
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 2-0

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