December 21st 2024.
It's that time of the week again, folks! After a thrilling round of midweek Carabao Cup matches, the focus now shifts back to the Premier League for another exciting weekend of action. As always, our very own Betfair Ambassador, Alan Shearer, is here to give us his expert analysis and predictions for the upcoming games.
First up, we have Aston Villa taking on Manchester City. It's been a tough few weeks for City, with yet another defeat last weekend. Their poor form seems to be continuing and it's going to be a tough battle for them against a strong Villa side, especially with the home crowd behind them. Shearer predicts a draw for this game.
It's a completely different story for Nottingham Forest, who are flying high this season. They have made some great signings and are looking solid defensively. However, Brentford have been unbeatable at home and Shearer believes their home advantage will give them the edge in this game.
Next up, we have Newcastle facing Ipswich. Shearer is impressed with Newcastle's recent performances and believes they will continue their winning streak against Ipswich, especially with Liam Delap suspended and Ipswich's poor home form.
West Ham vs Brighton is a tough one to call, but Shearer is predicting a surprise away win for Brighton. With West Ham's recent spirit and Brighton's strong away record, it could be a close game.
Crystal Palace will face Arsenal in what is expected to be a tough test for the Gunners. Shearer acknowledges that Arsenal had a good result in the week, but they still need to find their form in front of goal. He predicts an away win for Arsenal, but it won't be an easy one.
Everton will be hoping to continue their momentum from last weekend's win, but Shearer believes Chelsea's form and squad depth will give them the edge in this game.
Southampton put up a good fight against Liverpool in midweek, but Shearer thinks Fulham's home advantage and strong squad will be too much for them to handle.
Leicester will need to improve drastically after their poor performance last weekend, but with Wolves having a new manager, it's a tough one to call. Shearer predicts a draw for this game.
Bournemouth will be full of confidence as they head to Old Trafford, while Manchester United are struggling. Shearer predicts a draw for this game and believes the Rashford situation will not be easy to resolve.
Finally, we have a big clash between Tottenham and Liverpool. Shearer expects it to be an entertaining game with lots of goals, but believes Liverpool's strength and depth will give them the win in the end.
Don't forget to tune in to Betfair's social channels at 6pm today for Alan Shearer's Christmas Quizzing, where he will go head to head with Rachael Blackmore. Happy betting, everyone!
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