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Charlie Nicholas returns with his latest round of Premier League predictions

Charlie Nicholas returns with his latest round of Premier League predictions

Charlie Nicholas is back with his latest set of Premier League predictions, and is tipping wins for both Manchester United and Wolves.

Aston Villa vs Wolves, Saturday – 12:30pm

I am always so in between with Aston Villa. Everyone knows my thoughts on Wolves and what real potential they have of getting a top-four spot. Man Utd are getting the headlines, but Wolves are on the same points. Man Utd have pleasant games but so do Wolves.

There will be added interest in this being a local derby and it does become harder. We can look at the profile of the Merseyside derby and see how poor the then champions-elect were.

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FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Wolves’ win over Bournemouth in the Premier League

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Wolves’ win over Bournemouth in the Premier League

Jack Grealish did not play well against Newcastle but Villa managed to get a point. Their problems up front remain, while the midfield made mistakes. They did create chances but I will continue with Wolves and the roll they are on.

Leicester could get dragged out into the top-four race if their results do not pick up, but I do see Wolves winning this. If Villa sit in and get a point, what good will that do? With the current scenario, it may get them out of danger, but they will not be comfortable – they must start winning football matches. Villa have to open up and go for it. Dean Smith does still not trust his side to play two up front.

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FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Newcastle’s draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Newcastle’s draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League

The wide men did play better at Newcastle, but Wolves have three at the back and two wing backs, so how will they stop them coming forward? Adama Traore, Diogo Jota and Raul Jimenez have it all, and this will be another example of Wolves being solid. As soon as there is a weakness, Nuno Espirito Santo’s team jump all over it. They know how to win and keep clean sheets, but they will get the job done without one here.

CHARLIE PREDICTS: 1-3 (14/1 with Sky Bet)

Watford vs Southampton, Sunday – 4:30pm, live on Sky Sports

Watford vs So’ton

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It is getting awkward for Watford. I look at Watford, West Ham, Villa, Bournemouth, and I wonder where they are going to get a win from. These are the type of games which Watford will be targeting.

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FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Burnley’s win over Watford in the Premier League

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Burnley’s win over Watford in the Premier League

Southampton have done their business and are safe, and rightly so. Watford are a poorer version of Wolves. They have the physicality and ability, especially when you look at the likes of Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ismaila Sarr and Troy Deeney. I also think Will Hughes is and can be better than what he has produced thus far.

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FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Arsenal’s win over Southampton in the Premier League.

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Arsenal’s win over Southampton in the Premier League.

I see Watford opening the gap to the bottom three. You cannot wait for any potential VAR decisions or sympathy to help with results, you must go after it. Nigel Pearson needs a win to instil some belief into his side. The draw at Leicester will have spurred them on, but that was a blow losing to Burnley through the week. They will bounce back here.

CHARLIE PREDICTS: 2-1 (9/1 with Sky Bet)

Crystal Palace vs Burnley, Monday – 8pm

Burnley have been quite poor. It will be a struggle for them to get to the end, with the current contractual situation telling you that too. They do not quite have things right. Sean Dyche seemed to get a reaction from his Burnley players in their narrow win over Watford, so they did improve from the Manchester City thumping.

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FREE TO WATCH: Liverpool thrash Palace to edge closer to title

FREE TO WATCH: Liverpool thrash Palace to edge closer to title

Crystal Palace were awful at Liverpool. They were tidy on the ball in parts where it did not matter. Wilfried Zaha is injured so he will be a massive miss for them. I would not like to be jumping all over this game, and it is hard to pick the bones out of it. There won’t be lots of goals. Palace are still after Europe but they have not got enough to get anywhere near. They will get the win in this one though.

CHARLIE PREDICTS: 1-0 (11/2 with Sky Bet)

Brighton vs Manchester United, Tuesday – 8:15pm, live on Sky Sports

Brighton vs Man Utd

June 30, 2020, 7:30pm

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This is the one that tells me where Manchester United are. They would normally struggle in the past away at sides like Brighton, where they went down 3-2 last season at The Amex. Nevertheless, four points out of six is magical after the restart for Brighton, and it gives them breathing space, depending on what happens with the other teams around them. The gap to the others is still not sufficient though as it stands.

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FREE TO WATCH: Highlights of Manchester United’s win over Sheffield United in the Premier League

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights of Manchester United’s win over Sheffield United in the Premier League

United have been impressive. Anthony Martial does what he does. He looks poor one week and is class the next. The skill and movement of Bruno Fernandes has been excellent, while Paul Pogba can supply the three up front. I like the balance of Mason Greenwood, coming in off the right as a left-footer. The pace and movement is so valuable at this time of the season, while teams are still trying to find their feet.

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FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Leicester’s draw with Brighton in the Premier League

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Leicester’s draw with Brighton in the Premier League

Teams need to play deeper against United, but by the time you get the ball, it is hard to hit the forwards and have the midfielders to get up and support, and this is where United can get on top of you. All these things add up to let you know United may have some steel now. Themselves, Chelsea and Wolves are in one hell of a fight. They may not be as strong away from home but the belief is growing, and when they have that, it becomes irreplaceable and too hard to handle at times. They are in for a good run-in.

CHARLIE PREDICTS: 1-3 (14/1 with Sky Bet)

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