Charlie Nicholas’ Premier League score predictions – 25th December

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

EVERTON v BURNLEY

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 1-0

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “I am not convinced Carlo Ancelotti is the superstar signing he is being dressed up to be. It will be interesting to see how he breaks things down as opposed to Big Dunc, who likes honesty and aggression. Ancelotti will ask if they are any good technically, to see if they understand tactics and give them more responsibility.

“If you are a fighter, you get the balance between fight and creative ability. Everton are a mix of both. Their ears will loosen, and Ancelotti will expect them to do this and that. Big Dunc will be the enforcer, and it will be a happy day for Ancelotti on his debut.”

 

SHEFFIELD UTD v WATFORD

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Sheffield United are brilliant. Is this getting serious for them now? There is nothing to throw back at them. David McGoldrick has been a star but he cannot hit a barn door – what an asset he is to the team though and that’s what they do. There has not been a player that I haven’t loved for Sheffield United.

“John Egan has been fabulous; he will not be the Player of the Year but everything he is doing is done right. Watford will have had a bounce from the Manchester United result but they cannot bully them the way they did with Man Utd.”

 

MAN UTD v NEWCASTLE

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 2-0

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “How many times do I have to say this about Steve Bruce? They are in a sensational position and are probably just three wins away from safety. Their defence is solid, and it has been extraordinary what he has done here.

“Manchester United were shocking at Watford – they have not turned the corner at all. The Scott McTominay and Fred partnership will not improve at all. They were celebrating that Paul Pogba is back, saying United played better when he came on, but did they?

“Was it better or was it not as bad as it originally was? I think Pogba wants out and when you balance it up, it is not encouraging. Surely they must get the three points as the fans will be all over them if they don’t get the result here.”

 

LEICESTER v LIVERPOOL

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “It is a stunning game. I have seen a lot from Leicester but they are still a bit off the top level. Liverpool have been out celebrating their new trophy and I don’t blame them for it – their fixture list is supposed to be hampering them, but they have played two games in Doha where they were not overly stressed in either.

“I cannot see the excuses with fatigue or travelling, but I think Leicester will turn this around here. The energy and movement will cause Liverpool problems, who may want to play on the counter-attack; Liverpool are due a loss and I think this will be the game.”

 

WOLVES v MAN CITY

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 2-4

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “It is another cracker. Liverpool might finally get their first defeat, but I am also suggesting that Manchester City will be in for a tough day. Wolves were awful in the first half against Norwich but they got themselves out of a hole. City have lifted it again and I feel it is this time of the season where they start to kick on.

“Riyad Mahrez has been quality, Sergio Aguero is back in training, Raheem Sterling has been quiet, but the standout guy is Kevin De Bruyne once again – he has been incredible. He is on a solo mission to tell his team-mates that this is what they have to do to get there. I think there will be goals at Molineux.”

 

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