Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has shared his verdict on this weekend’s Premier League action, offering scoreline predictions for all ten matches scheduled across Matchday 23.
The round of Premier League fixtures begins with an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon, when West Ham United welcome Sunderland in what promises to be a tense encounter at the lower end of the table.
Later in the day, Fulham host Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley take on Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City entertain Wolves at the Etihad Stadium.
The Saturday programme concludes with a high-profile clash on the south coast as Bournemouth face Liverpool under the evening lights.
Sunday’s fixtures feature several eye-catching ties. Crystal Palace host Chelsea at Selhurst Park, while Newcastle United square up to Aston Villa in the north east.
Brentford also face Nottingham Forest before attention shifts to north London, where Arsenal meet Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in the standout fixture of the weekend. Matchday 23 ends on Monday night with Everton hosting Leeds United.
Giving his predictions via Sportskeeda, Merson tipped several close games alongside a few convincing home wins.
According to the former England midfielder, Fulham are set to edge Brighton 1-0, while West Ham and Sunderland are expected to share the points in a 1-1 draw.
Burnley are backed to hold Tottenham, with Manchester City tipped for a 3-1 win over Wolves. Merson also predicts narrow away victories for Liverpool at Bournemouth and Chelsea at Crystal Palace.
Elsewhere, he sees Newcastle and Aston Villa playing out a 2-2 draw, Brentford beating Nottingham Forest 2-0, Arsenal securing a commanding 3-0 win against Manchester United, and Leeds United claiming a 2-1 away win at Everton.
Below are the Premier League Matchday 23 Fixtures and Kick-off Times
Saturday
1:30 p.m.
West Ham United vs Sunderland
4 p.m.
Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City vs Wolves
6:30 p.m.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Sunday, 25 January
3 p.m.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
5:30 p.m.
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Monday, 26 January
9 p.m.
Everton vs Leeds United
