Charlie Nicholas’ Premier League score predictions – 20th December

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

BOURNEMOUTH v BURNLEY

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “You have to look at the breakdown of both teams. Bournemouth go from one extreme to the next – all of a sudden they are sinking, thinking about selling Nathan Ake for £40-£50m, although they are not great defensively anyway, and then they go and win at Chelsea. Burnley are unpredictable and only two points above them, so these are always a stab in the dark for me. Bournemouth have lost their impetus going forward and Burnley could take advantage of this weakness, but I cannot separate them again.”

 

BRIGHTON v SHEFFIELD UTD

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Graham Potter has come in at Brighton and what he has done has been excellent – I have to applaud it wholeheartedly because I was looking at them for one of the three to go down.

Liverpool have been the best, followed by Leicester, and then honestly I could say Brighton are there, especially the most improved. It has been a change of style with authority and cleverness on the ball, as if they train to play that way every day. They are vulnerable at the back but are very attack-minded. Neal Maupay is now capable of getting goals, so I do not see them in trouble at all and it always comes across as though this is what he is encouraging.

“Sheffield United are very organised and well-drilled, as we know. I love the midfield runners like John Fleck, but he is suspended and he is a big heartbeat in that team. They are still unbeaten away from home, and the passion and drive they have will be difficult for Brighton to handle.”

 

NEWCASTLE v CRYSTAL PALACE

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “I called out those type of games for Crystal Palace against Brighton. Wilfried Zaha did do something magical, but only got his side a point in the end. Palace had to face a Brighton team that has been on the resurgence, but they did not make it into a derby match and got dominated – they never really got going.

“Newcastle had a setback last week. Jonjo Shelvey has earned his right to play, but he is touch and go, as is Miguel Almiron. They do not need Almiron because he does not score, but they need his pace and movement as Allan Saint-Maximin is out with injury.

“Newcastle are there to survive in the Premier League, and they are four or five wins from doing it already, which is a testament to the results they have earned this campaign. Steve Bruce has done a remarkable job, but it is about trying to hold a unit together, and I think he will do that again this weekend.”

 

NORWICH v WOLVES

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 1-3

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “I do not feel sorry for Norwich. They adopt an attacking way of playing, but they have to go about these games a bit cleverer and get a balance between attack and defence. A team that do not sit in will suit Wolves and they will be all over it – they have quality in abundance. Even at the back, Willy Boly has not been missed as much as they thought. Tottenham got a late victory, but Wolves are a decent side and in the top seven for a reason. They will continue to impress here.”

 

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