Chelsea

Shearer, Merson, Lawro predictions for Bournemouth vs Chelsea- “Hardest game to call” in GW4

Chelsea’s first game after the international break sees them travel to the South Coast to take on Bournemouth this weekend- a late kickoff on Saturday night at the Vitality Stadium. CFC will be wearing their 24/25 away kit against AFCB- the “guava ice” shirt from Nike.

Here is what the pundits have predicted for this clash, which will be refereed by Anthony Taylor, who was also in charge of Chelsea’s opening round defeat to Manchester City last month.

Paul Merson

Merson has called this the “hardest game” to predict this weekend. Says Chelsea “lack consistency” and they could win “3-0, 4-0” but “they could also lose”.

Has gone for a 1-1 draw.

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Lawro, Merson, Shearer & Co predictions for Man Utd vs Liverpool- What do the pundits think?

The Dutch manager derby between Arne Slot and Erik ten Hag takes place later this afternoon at Old Trafford as Manchester United host arch rivals Liverpool. The Reds are the only team left in the table not to have conceded a goal after Arsenal let in one against Brighton yesterday.

Here is what the big pundits have predicted for this GW3 clash.

Paul Merson

Merson says Man Utd were decent but unlucky against Brighton. Adds that Liverpool have started well under Slot and have done some excellent business in acquiring Chiesa, who according to him would be worth “£40m if he was English”

Thinks there’ll be plenty of goals in this clash and has gone for a 2-2 draw.

Merson also thinks it’ll be a “routine win” for Chelsea in their London derby clash against Palace on the same day and has tipped them to win 3-0.

Alan Shearer

Shearer says United often “produce their best performances against the big hitters”, and says this game against Liverpool could be one of them. Thinks United must avoid defensive lapses that proved to be their undoing against Brighton, and has gone for a draw with both teams scoring.

For the Chelsea-Palace game, Shearer reckons CFC will be full of confidence after thrashing Wolves last weekend, and that should mean a home win for the Blues.

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“Make your choice” Words/Message on Sterling Hoodie Jacket at Brighton game 2024

New Arsenal signing Raheem Sterling had some interesting words written on his hoodie jacket as he sat in the stands watching the Gunners take on Brighton at the Emirates Stadium earlier today (on August 31, 2024)

The words inscribed on Sterling’s jacket were “Make your choice; embrace the changes to come” (see pic below)

Sterling sealed a deadline day loan switch to the Gunners from Chelsea.

Words on Hoodie Raheem Sterling Brighton Make your choice

Arsenal were strong favourites for the Brighton clash according to pundits– both teams were unbeaten going into GW3.

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