Charlie Nicholas’ Premier League Predictions Saturday 31st August

Charlie Nicholas has predicted the results of all of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures including the North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham, and Liverpool’s evening kick-off against Burnley. See all the predictions at Sky Sports.

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Charlie Nicholas Premier League Predictions

Southampton vs Manchester United – 2-2 draw at 13/1 with Bwin.

“I had the Manchester United game last week. Everyone was saying it was a terrible result. When you first see them at the start of the season, you have to ask who they are keeping. They always have the talented Marcus Rashford, the energy of Jesse Lingard, alongside Anthony Martial too. I don’t know whether Martial will be fit as he was carrying a knock in the last 10 minutes.

With that, they are down to the bare bones, especially with Romelu Lukaku out of the door. Not one of those forward players played well last week. You cannot get a rhythm with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay in midfield. McTominay is a throwback to Darren Fletcher, who was a much better passer of the ball. He is young and rash, but his physical presence has got him there, which is not a bad thing and where I see the balance.

Pogba has started playing deep again and forgotten where he wants to play. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is allowing him to do that and he says that he will be the main player if he does. He will have his good days and will have his bad ones. He gives the ball away cheaply.

The balance at the back is unusual. Harry Maguire never covered Victor Lindelof for the first goal last week. Is he the type to do that? The full-backs are worrying and they could always have faith in David de Gea in the past. Now they don’t have that reliability.

They could be too hot to trot one weekend and then poor the next two. Southampton have the energy, belief and confidence after their win at Brighton, and will get at Pogba and McTominay and see if they can hurt their defence. It will be an open game which may suit Southampton. This will be an entertaining and expansive match.”

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Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Prediction

1-1 draw @ 23/4 with Bwin

“Aston Villa got a big lift against Everton. Douglas Luiz, John McGinn and Jack Grealish can pull the strings.”

“Grealish needs to play higher up the pitch. Wesley is up and running now, so those are promising signs for them.”

“Crystal Palace have been unpredictable. Wilfried Zaha must have accepted the reality now he is back in the team. I saw them win at Man United, but where did that come from?”

“I do not know what you will get from them coming forward, but because of the unpredictability, I am going to go 1-1. I wouldn’t mind watching the game, as you do not know which way it is going to go.”

 

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Prediction

Chelsea to win 3-1 @ 21/2 with Bwin.

“Frank Lampard badly needed the win at Norwich, and Chelsea played well going forward – they know they have frailties at the back. Pedro looks to be relishing working with Lampard. Tammy Abraham had a lot of pressure on him but he is up and running so has done well. Lampard wants Mason Mount to play up with the strikers and he has identified this, he is so gifted and talented.

It has been a good start for Sheffield United, so they may be ready to say it is about being dogged, not just having energy. There is a feeling within Chelsea at the moment that the fans will demand a win and Lampard will demand a performance, which they will get, but not without its difficulties.”

Read our own Chelsea vs Sheffield United predictions.

 

Newcastle vs Watford Prediction

Newcastle to win 1-0 @ 31/4 with Bwin.

“It was a very nice result for Newcastle last weekend, may I say! The stick that was aimed at the players and Steve Bruce will be there consistently.”

” If they could go and win this weekend, against a team that are toiling, then this will be great. Watford have had a shocker of a start, and there is always the question as to how much time Javi Gracia is given.”

“Where have Gerard Deulofeu and Roberto Pereyra been? They started like a train last season.”

 

West Ham vs Norwich Prediction

West Ham to win 3-2 @ 33/2 with Bwin.

“Norwich are really good to watch, I like what they want to do. I like the combination of Todd Cantwell and Teemu Pukki. They have strong defensive frailties though. Max Aarons and Jamal Lewis have pace to burn, and they are trying to mould them into the modern attacking wing-backs, so they will see more of the ball and create more danger.

The two youngsters are good players but this can leave their defence vulnerable. They need more quality and protection in midfield, which means they will leak a lot of goals. This will be a treat to watch.”

Read our West Ham vs Norwich City betting tips.

 

Burnley vs Liverpool Prediction

Liverpool to win 3-1 @ 10/1 with Bwin.

“Liverpool were very good going forward but I did see problems at the back against Arsenal. I don’t think Adrian is reliable. We saw mistakes at West Ham and we have recently too.”

“Ashley Barnes is in form at the moment and Sean Dyche may play Chris Wood for his height.”

” Liverpool will take risks and were exposed sometimes against Arsenal. The front three will be nice and fresh, with Mohamed Salah coming into this off the back of a brace, so I expect a Liverpool win.”

 

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