Charlie Nicholas’ Premier League score predictions – 27th December

Charlie Nicholas has given his weekly Premier League predictions for all of this weekend’s fixtures and it’s fair to say there are some eye-catching scores.

The former Celtic, Arsenal, Aberdeen and Scotland footballer currently works as a pundit for Sky Sports and most every weekend appears on the Soccer Saturday show to commentate on games and get involved with debates. See what he went with below and on the next few pages…

BRIGHTON v BOURNEMOUTH

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “These two teams are interesting. I thought Brighton were unlucky at Tottenham, they played well but walked away with nothing. I do not see many danger signs for Brighton this term, but the same cannot be said about Bournemouth.

“They could have had two or three in the first half against Arsenal, but they lacked the cutting edge. Bournemouth are only two points above the relegation zone, as are Brighton, so this is a game neither can lose.

“Brighton have more pace going forward and a higher threat of scoring, and Leandro Trossard and Neal Maupay could be the match-winners.”

 

NEWCASTLE v EVERTON

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “It was a bit of a reality check for Newcastle at Old Trafford. They have been very consistent, which is why they are where they are in the table, but I do not know if it will be the same for them in the second half of the season. Everton will have been delighted to get a winning start under Carlo Ancelotti, who remained calm and showed no real emotion after the win over Burnley.

“I cannot separate these two sides, Newcastle tried to play out from the back against Man Utd and got punished, so they need to get back to the basics. Steve Bruce will not want it to be pretty, he just wants points, so the happier they will all be after another one here.”

 

SOUTHAMPTON v CRYSTAL PALACE

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Southampton have been excellent away from home but not so good at St Mary’s. They find it hard to break down the teams that sit in, whereas Crystal Palace will be suited to playing on the counter-attack.

“Southampton have to be in high confidence. The fact they left Danny Ings on the bench against Chelsea tells you it is going to plan at the moment. There is still a lot of work to be done but it is the reality of where they are.

“It has been a fine season for Palace; it was a massive, late win against West Ham, with Jordan Ayew scoring a fantastic goal to clinch all three points.

They sometimes focus more on being awkward to break down rather than going out to win football matches. If they do at St. Mary’s, I see them getting a point.”

 

WATFORD v ASTON VILLA

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “This is the turnaround. Watford are finally starting to get going. Troy Deeney is back, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Gerard Deulofeu are doing well too. I was surprised Watford never got going earlier. Aston Villa are a clumsy team and they have let too many goals in this season and for that reason I think Watford will get their first win under Nigel Pearson.”

 

NORWICH v TOTTENHAM

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Tottenham are not overly impressive at the minute – they dug out a good win against Brighton after going behind, but they may go into a lull again where Jose Mourinho may not be sure who to pick. They are shrouded in uncertainty at the moment.

“Norwich will open it up which could and should suit Tottenham to play on the counter. Spurs could pick them off, but Norwich are dangerous so it will be a high-scoring draw.”

 

Take a look at more of his predictions on the next page.

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