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Charlie Nicholas’ Premier League score predictions – 13th December

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

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…

LEICESTER v NORWICH

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 3-0

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “This is another difficult one to pitch up for Super 6. Leicester are free-scoring and great defensively, so this is an easy one you would have thought for the home side. If you make it open with Leicester then you will be in trouble – every one of them wants the ball. That’s all they do in training. Training used to be about keeping yourself fit but that’s how the game has evolved over the years.

“They are better to watch than the title-winning side, better going forward and defensively. They have not won anything yet, so that’s where the question lies. I think many will go for a high-scoring match with this one and it could easily be five or six, but it’s three for me.

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BURNLEY v NEWCASTLE

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “It is a very tough fixture. I suggested that Steve Bruce was ahead of Rafael Benitez with the job he has been doing, which people argued by saying Rafa did a great job. I never said he didn’t, but Bruce has been getting these guys going. Allan Saint-Maximin’s injury will be a big blow and they are still going to be in a relegation scrap in my opinion.

“Bruce knows how to set these teams up, he knows how to tighten defensively, but he had to keep Miguel Almiron in the team – he gives something to the team. Burnley are so inconsistent and are liable to make mistakes at the back. They rely too much on Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood. They are a very good pair but there will be one day where one is cold and the other has the stress and strain. They did well for a while but you need goals from wide areas or midfield to complement this too. I can’t separate them and Newcastle will get something again.”

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SHEFFIELD UTD v ASTON VILLA

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Aston Villa have played some nice stuff under Dean Smith, but I do not trust the defensive setup. The performances have looked good but the league table does not lie. Jack Grealish and John McGinn started the season superbly. They have finally found a position for Grealish, which is off the left. We know what Sheffield United are all about – that is energy and drive, and making the opposition make mistakes. With high wing-backs, they will force Villa back and I can see them getting joy here. It will be a low-scoring match.”

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CHELSEA v BOURNEMOUTH

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

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “This scoreline is going to be unpredictable to work out. This is where Jeff Stelling will be sitting smug for his £250,000. Bournemouth don’t score goals now – they are better defensively but are not getting the points. Chelsea got through to the knockout stages of the Champions League so they will be full of confidence.

“Willian has been different class as much as the youngsters have excelled. I do see a comfortable Chelsea win. I don’t know how Bournemouth will park up in this one. They used to come and play but I don’t think they will do that, so this is a hard one to call.

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LIVERPOOL v WATFORD

The score Charlie Nicholas has predicted for this game is: 3-0

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “The games that have come Liverpool’s way have been excellent – they haven’t needed to be at their best. They appear to look vulnerable but then they win. It isn’t luck. There is a certain amount of ability and desire with them that we can see is driving them forwards. People don’t think they can keep going like this but when you are going against a team with a manager who is trying to lift things, it does suit you. Troy Deeney, Etienne Capoue and Abdoulaye Doucoure are the key players for Watford and always the ones you could rely on, but question marks are surrounding the likes of Jose Holebas and Adrian Mariappa.

“Liverpool can afford to rest two out of the three front players and still have enough to get three points. Mohamed Salah has scored in successive matches but hasn’t been playing well and Roberto Firmino has not been brilliant. Sadio Mane has been carrying them. I see a very comfortable afternoon nevertheless. It may take them time to break Watford down though.

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