Paul Merson is backing the large groups within the Premier League to keep away from upsets this weekend as he suggestions Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea all to win.
It has been an unpredictable marketing campaign thus far, with United, Liverpool and Chelsea all crushed by important underdogs already, whereas the Gunners sit on the high of the desk as the one facet to win all their video games.
Merson is anticipating a little bit of a neater weekend of motion to foretell this time round, although, beginning with the Purple Devils’ journey to Southampton on Saturday lunchtime.
Talking to SportsKeeda, Merson stated: ‘This Premier League sport is as large a match because the one towards Liverpool. We’ve seen this earlier than with them – you may’t afford to beat Liverpool after which lose to Southampton.
‘I’d count on Manchester United to win this sport, however I wouldn’t be too shocked if Southampton pulled off an upset.’
Prediction: Southampton 1-2 Manchester United
On Leicester’s journey to Chelsea, he stated: ‘I believe Leicester are in for a really, very lengthy Premier League season. They needed to convey on their large weapons to get it accomplished on penalties towards Stockport the opposite day. Happily, they’ve an excellent supervisor, however there’s rather a lot occurring on the membership.
‘Leicester might want to shut store at Stamford Bridge, however I don’t assume they may. Chelsea are a wounded animal in the intervening time, and I believe they’ll pull off an enormous win this weekend.’
Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Leicester Metropolis
Merson gave Bournemouth little hope for his or her away day at Anfield, saying: ‘I take into account this sport a foregone conclusion. I don’t see something however a Liverpool win right here. They’re a wounded animal, they usually’ll must get their season underway. Bournemouth are bang unfortunate that they’re enjoying Liverpool within the Premier League proper now. If I used to be Liverpool, I’d be having a go this week.’
Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth
On his former membership Arsenal, he predicted: ‘That is going to be a tough sport for Fulham. They’ve accomplished effectively away from residence within the Premier League, however it is a totally different kettle of fish. When Brentford had a go at them the opposite day, they have been opened up on fairly a couple of events. Gabriel Jesus ought to be capable of rating once more this weekend.
‘I’m going to again Arsenal to maintain their run going this weekend.’
Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham
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