We continue our look at what Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has predicted…
BOURNEMOUTH v LIVERPOOL
The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 0-3
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Everything Jurgen Klopp touches turns to gold. I thought he would rest players for this game but, no, he rested Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson in the Merseyside derby, and he was vindicated. Bournemouth, meanwhile, are in free fall and lacking confidence. They are trying to be more solid defensively, but that is hampering them going forward. It’s a dangerous combination for Eddie Howe’s side.”
TOTTENHAM v BURNLEY
The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 1-1
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Tottenham got a reality check at Old Trafford, with Manchester United exploiting their mess of a defence. Spurs were fortunate to escape with a 2-1 defeat. Nothing appears to have changed since Jose Mourinho’s appointment. Burnley are the most unpredictable I have seen them under Sean Dyche. They are usually strong at home but have been unable to perform consistently on the road. They won’t park the bus as Spurs, but they may have to because they are so weak defensively. That said, if Dyche can get a tune out of Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood, this will be an awkward afternoon for Tottenham.”
WATFORD v CRYSTAL PALACE
The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 0-0
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Crystal Palace are going ever so well, while Watford are in a mess trying to chase their tail. They are already seven points adrift and don’t look far away from needing three straight wins to move out of the relegation zone. That’s a daunting task for any side, but they have to start on Saturday against Palace. If they can get amongst the Palace players, rattle Wilfried Zaha and stymie Palace’s threat on the ball, Watford may just get something.”
NEWCASTLE v SOUTHAMPTON
The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 2-1
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “This is another belter of a game. Newcastle look to have finally cracked playing at St. James’ Park, as Manchester City will testify. I got a lot of stick over the week for saying Steve Bruce was doing a better job than Rafael Benitez was. It seems some people can never give anyone credit for the job they are doing. Southampton, meanwhile, are full of confidence after a couple of wins and in Danny Ings have one of the Premier League’s in-form strikers. But apart from Ings, like Newcastle, Saints are struggling to find goals from elsewhere. I have a feeling this could be the weekend Joelinton and Miguel Almiron finally break their ducks.”
NORWICH v SHEFFIELD UTD
The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 1-2
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Sheffield United are unbeaten on the road. Norwich have picked themselves up and they score goals, but Sheffield United will defend well and could have some joy on the counter. That could get them over the line at Carrow Road.”
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