Charlie Nicholas’ Premier League predictions – 18th October

We continue our look at what Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has predicted…

CHELSEA v NEWCASTLE

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 2-1

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “This is everybody’s banker of the weekend, but Newcastle have gone to Tottenham and won, which people questioned. They then beat Manchester United at home but it wasn’t sensational. Steve Bruce will be saying that this is a free swing.

“Chelsea have the youngsters and are playing well, but they will have a roller coaster season, which is what I said from the start. These are the games that it took Liverpool years to overcome – these teams sit in and don’t threaten, but try to frustrate.

“Newcastle do this and they did it at Tottenham, this is the type of team they are. Chelsea will get there, but I don’t see them dominating unless they score in the first 10 minutes – I see it being tight.”

 

LEICESTER v BURNLEY

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 1-1

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Again, this is a lovely test for a Leicester team who are potentially top four. It is not a guaranteed top-four finish but I am putting them there as Manchester United are weak, Chelsea are unpredictable, Tottenham are all over place and Arsenal can go four or five games without a win.

“It is a results business we live in, so if Rodgers doesn’t go and win here, then people will start to question whether they were as good as they thought. Burnley are the masters of this situation. They will watch the one, two touch of Leicester and let them do their thing, while Burnley go back to front and go about their business.

“I don’t think this current Leicester team will be prepared for them. These are the games, which if Leicester do win, tell me where they are, whether that be in the top six or top four.”

 

TOTTENHAM v WATFORD

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 1-1

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “It is a big Super 6 this one. Jeff Stelling will be amazed if he has to splash out another £250,000 this weekend – it is so unpredictable.

“Watford will be working away with Quique Sanchez Flores, despite some poor results since coming back to the club, with Tottenham coming back at sixes and sevens after the international break. They are all over the place.

“Christian Eriksen remains unhappy, Dele Alli did not receive an England call-up, with their unpredictable defence topping it off. More woes for Tottenham.”

 

WOLVES v SOUTHAMPTON

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 3-0

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “This is a game I quite like, but the problem with Southampton is that there are things going on behind the scenes. There is something that isn’t quite right.

“I think the manager is quite down about it, and things will develop over the coming months, but the more important thing is Ralph Hasenhuttl being motivated, otherwise the team won’t be either.

“They will be flat and I think they could be in for a hammering. If Wolves smell blood, and they are bouncing at the moment off the back of recent results, then they could win comfortably. They will go about their business and dispatch Southampton with ease.”

 

EVERTON v WEST HAM

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 1-2

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “This is an interesting game. Marco Silva is still there and has a thumbs up from owners. West Ham are a dangerous side, and I expect them to finish in the top half and Everton to finish in the bottom half.

“Their home record has been the reason Silva is still there. The Man City game was a game which was nothing to lose.

“This is a must-win I think – we don’t have the authority or power to say that but it looks like it is getting close.

“Everton fans will think they should beat West Ham, but there is a shrewdness about a Manuel Pellegrini team and they are dangerous up front with Sebastian Haller.

“They will agitate, frustrate and counter-attack for 20 minutes and sit in, which will cause Everton a lot of problems, especially if they don’t score.”

 

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