September 13th 2024.
It's that time again, folks! The international break is over and the Premier League is back with a bang this weekend. And what a weekend it will be, with a highly anticipated north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham on Sunday. Our very own Alan Shearer, Betfair ambassador, is here to give us his expert analysis and preview of the upcoming matches.
First up, we have Southampton taking on Manchester United. It's a crucial game for both teams, with Southampton desperate for points and United under pressure to perform after a lackluster start to the season. Southampton will have to step up their game and find a way to convert their chances if they want to come away with a win. However, United will be looking to make a statement and silence their critics, so it's bound to be a tense and exciting match. Shearer predicts a draw between these two rivals.
Moving on to Brighton vs Ipswich, Shearer believes the home team has the upper hand. With in-form striker Joao Pedro possibly returning from international duty, Brighton will be a tough opponent for Ipswich. Shearer expects a solid performance and a win for Brighton.
Crystal Palace will be facing Leicester in their next match, and Shearer believes the recent news surrounding Leicester may have an impact on the team. However, this shouldn't affect their performance on the pitch. Shearer predicts a tough match, but ultimately a win for Crystal Palace.
Fulham and West Ham will go head to head in another London derby. Shearer has mentioned before that these derbies are always difficult to predict, and this one is no exception. With both teams having a tough start to the season, it's hard to say who will come out on top. Shearer is leaning towards a draw in this one.
Next up, we have Liverpool taking on Nottingham Forest. With Mohamed Salah in red-hot form, Shearer believes it will be a one-sided match with Liverpool dominating and taking the win. He even predicts a clean sheet for the home team.
And finally, Manchester City will be facing Brentford. Shearer believes City will have too much firepower for Brentford to handle, especially with Erling Haaland on a hot streak. Although Brentford has been performing well, Shearer doesn't see them getting anything from this match.
So there you have it, folks! Shearer's preview of this weekend's Premier League action. Get ready for an exciting and unpredictable weekend of football.
This weekend, the Premier League is back in action after a brief international break, and boy, are we in for a treat! One of the most highly-anticipated matches of the season is set to take place on Sunday, as fierce rivals Arsenal and Tottenham face off in the north London derby. Our Betfair ambassador, Alan Shearer, is here to give us a preview of all the action for The Agency.
Unfortunately for Arsenal, they will be without some key players, including the suspended Declan Rice and injured captain Martin Odegaard. This couldn't have come at a worse time, as they prepare to take on their fiercest rivals under the leadership of Mikel Arteta. On the other hand, nothing but a win will do for Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, as he leads his team to face struggling Southampton.
Speaking of Southampton, they have a lot to prove in this match. With Leicester unlikely to face any point deductions, they need to start picking up points themselves. However, their biggest struggle has been finishing the chances they create, and this is something they must improve on if they want to come out on top against Man United. Speaking of which, the Red Devils have been quite average so far this season, leading to speculation around ten Hag's job security. This match could have huge ramifications for both clubs going forward, and it will be interesting to see how it all plays out. Shearer's prediction? A draw.
Next up, we have Brighton facing off against Ipswich. The Seagulls will be hoping that their in-form striker, Joao Pedro, will be fit to play after representing Brazil during the international break. On the other hand, Ipswich's confidence will be high after earning a point against Fulham in their last match. However, they have a tough task ahead of them as they take on a Brighton team that has been playing some great football under their manager. Shearer believes that Ipswich will struggle in this match and predicts a Brighton win.
Crystal Palace will also be facing a tough opponent in Leicester. The news of their owner's arrest has caused quite a stir, and it remains to be seen how it will affect the team's performance. Shearer believes that it shouldn't have a major impact, but it's something to keep an eye on. However, he predicts that Palace's attacking players will be too much for Leicester to handle, leading to a home win.
Another London derby is on the cards as Fulham takes on West Ham at the Cottage. These matches are always tough to call, and Shearer believes that this one will be no different. West Ham has had a tougher start to the season, and it's unclear what they will be able to do at this point. Shearer's prediction? Another draw.
Moving on to Liverpool's match against Nottingham Forest, it's safe to say that the Reds are in top form. With Mohamed Salah leading the charge, they have been unstoppable so far this season. Shearer believes that Forest will try to shut up shop, but with the way Liverpool has been playing, they will have too much for them to handle. He even predicts a clean sheet for Liverpool in what will be a fantastic start to the season for their manager, Arne Slot.
Last but not least, we have Manchester City taking on Brentford. While Brentford has been impressive so far, it's hard to see them getting anything from this match. City, on the other hand, will be looking to continue their dominant run, especially with Erling Haaland scoring back-to-back hat-tricks. Shearer predicts an easy win for City in this one.
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