Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has shared his predictions for the highly anticipated Premier League matchday 16, which is set to unfold this weekend across various stadiums in England.
The weekend’s Premier League action begins with Arsenal taking on Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. Given Arsenal’s strong home form this season, Merson has predicted a decisive win, forecasting a score of 3-1 in favor of the Gunners.
On the same day, Fulham will make their visit to Anfield for a challenging match against Liverpool. Merson expects the home side to come out on top with a solid performance, predicting a 3-1 victory for Liverpool.
The excitement continues on Sunday, with a marquee matchup as Manchester City face their fierce rivals, Manchester United, at the Etihad Stadium. Merson sees City returning to winning ways, offering a scoreline of 2-1 as they assert their dominance over United.
Also on Sunday, Chelsea will host Brentford at Stamford Bridge. In what is expected to be an intense London derby, Merson anticipates Chelsea to emerge victorious with a comfortable 3-1 win.
Southampton will clash with Tottenham Hotspur, and Merson believes it won’t be an easy outing for the Saints, predicting a 3-1 triumph for Spurs.
Other matches include Wolves playing Ipswich Town, where Merson predicts a close 2-1 win for Wolves, and Newcastle United facing Leicester City, with Merson foreseeing a 3-1 victory for Newcastle.
In addition, he expects Nottingham Forest to play out a hard-fought draw with Aston Villa, ending 1-1. Brighton & Hove Albion will take on Crystal Palace, with Merson predicting a 2-1 win for Brighton.
Lastly, Bournemouth are set to face West Ham United, and Merson predicts an impressive 3-1 victory for Bournemouth.
Below are Merson’s predictions for Premier League Matchday 16:
– Arsenal 3-1 Everton
– Wolves 2-1 Ipswich Town
– Newcastle United 3-1 Leicester City
– Liverpool 3-1 Fulham
– Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa
– Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Crystal Palace
– Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
– Southampton 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur
– Chelsea 3-1 Brentford
– Bournemouth 3-1 West Ham United