Charlie Nicholas’ Premier League score predictions

Charlie Nicholas has given his predictions for all of this weekend’s Premier League 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…

NORWICH v MAN CITY

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 2-6

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “You have no reason to look at the concerns of Man City and worry, apart from the injury to Aymeric Laporte perhaps.

“Norwich are good going forward – everyone is talking about Teemu Pukki but Todd Cantwell has started great too. The full-backs like to get high, but they will not be doing that against City. The Norwich defenders will be rash against Pep Guardiola’s side. The fact that Grant Hanley cannot get in the Scotland side tells you something.

“Daniel Farke does not adopt a plan B, which I applaud – the expectation is that you are going to get beat. If you ask 90 per cent of Norwich fans right now if they would take a 4-1 hammering trying to open the game up, or whether they would rather lose 1-0 and not have a shot on goal, I think they would go for the former.

“It is not an embarrassment losing to Manchester City but they need to go at it from a positive aspect, which is how you test yourself. Kevin de Bruyne was amazing in Glasgow, as was Raheem Sterling over the international break, which is why I will go with this scoreline.”

 

BOURNEMOUTH v EVERTON

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “We are looking at goals for both teams.

“In reality, Bournemouth are strong at home and I am still not convinced with Everton. Marco Silva is always two bad results away from a crisis.

“Normally, Everton start cold but they have started alright, although they have to win these football matches if we are to see an improvement.

“Callum Wilson, Josh King and Ryan Fraser will all be fresh after the international break, so I will be going for a Bournemouth win here.”

 

WATFORD v ARSENAL

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Watford will look to cause another upset and get off the mark. They like to get physical with Arsenal, so they may approach it this way again. With Quique Sanchez Flores coming in again, it will certainly boost the hosts. I liked him before, but he didn’t play overly aggressive. He played quite technically.

“How are Arsenal’s struggles at the back capable of competing with the physical side? The midfield and attack should be strong enough – if Alexandre Lacazette is fit we will be firing.”

 

ASTON VILLA v WEST HAM

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “This is a very good return set of fixtures. Manuel Pellegrini is a smart man, and he likes to get a nice balance.

“Jack Wilshere and Mark Noble will be back in. People are far too excited about Declan Rice, with lots of mistakes and clumsiness there, as is the predictability with West Ham. They do look to have found a man with goals in Sebastian Haller, who poses a physical presence too.

“Aston Villa have improved, but if they are playing at home, they need Jack Grealish to play 10-15 yards higher up the pitch, I keep saying it. He is a pass master but you want it in the opposition half and not near or on the halfway line. The combination of him and John McGinn is difficult for anyone to control. I like Wesley up front and I like what Villa have at the moment.”

 

LIVERPOOL v NEWCASTLE

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “I am reading this week that there are a few injuries floating around Newcastle. Steve Bruce’s last away game at Tottenham was a stunning result. Newcastle will be better suited away from home – they do not know what their fans will be doing regarding ownership.

“I don’t know who will be fit for Liverpool or whether they will go with the formidable front three, but at the moment Liverpool look as though they can wipe the floor with most teams. You cannot open up against them. Joelinton needs time and will not get any service. We will see how structured Newcastle can be at the back – they will have been working hard defensively.”

 

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