October 18th 2024.
The Premier League is back in action this weekend after the international break, and football legend Alan Shearer is here to give us his predictions for all ten fixtures. It's set to be an exciting weekend, with early leaders Liverpool facing a tough match against Chelsea at Anfield, while reigning champions Manchester City take on bottom-placed Wolves. But that's not all, as there are plenty of intriguing matches to look forward to.
The first match on Shearer's radar is Tottenham Hotspur versus West Ham. Shearer believes this is a crucial game for Spurs, especially after their disappointing collapse in their last match against Brighton. However, he has faith that new manager Ange Postecoglou will demand a strong performance from his team and ultimately edge out a win against the brave West Ham side.
Next up is Fulham versus Aston Villa, and Shearer has been impressed with Fulham's start to the season. He also notes that Villa will have to watch out for the speed and strength of Adama Traore, although his finishing skills may let him down. Shearer predicts an exciting, high-scoring game that will ultimately end in a draw.
Shearer then turns his attention to the Ipswich versus Everton match, which he believes is already a crucial game for both teams. He predicts a close match, but ultimately an away win for Everton due to their strength in set pieces.
Manchester United versus Brentford is the next fixture on Shearer's list, and he warns that this could be a dangerous game for United. Brentford has shown their attacking prowess in previous matches, and Shearer believes they can cause problems for United if they play their normal game. He predicts a draw for this match.
Shearer also discusses the Newcastle versus Brighton match, noting that it's always a tough game for the Magpies. But if they have key players like Callum Wilson or Aleksandar Isak back from injury, they could have the edge over Brighton's high-line defense. Shearer predicts a home win for Newcastle in this one.
Southampton versus Leicester is another crucial game for both teams, as they were both recently promoted and are still looking for their first win of the season. Shearer believes both managers will see this as a chance to grab some much-needed points, but ultimately predicts a draw.
Moving on to Bournemouth versus Arsenal, Shearer admits he would be surprised if Bournemouth were able to pull off an upset. He also notes that Arsenal may have some players returning from international duty, but ultimately predicts a win for the Gunners.
Next up is the Wolves versus Manchester City match, which Shearer believes will be a difficult one for the struggling Wolves side. He predicts an easy win for City, but also gives credit to Wolves manager Gary O'Neil and hopes he will be given time to turn things around for his team.
The final match on Shearer's list is Liverpool versus Chelsea, which he believes will be a hard-fought battle in midfield. He notes the strong performances of Liverpool's midfielders and ultimately predicts a win for the home team.
To wrap things up, Shearer also discusses the Crystal Palace versus Nottingham Forest match, where he predicts a win for Forest due to Palace's recent disappointing results. And for more insights from Shearer, head to the Betfair website.
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