Premier League Matchday 20 Fixtures, Kick-off, Paul Merson’s Predictions

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has shared his predictions for the exciting lineup of Premier League matches scheduled for matchday 20.

The Premier League actions kick off with an early Saturday fixture where Tottenham Hotspur will be hosting Newcastle United. This match promises to be a thrilling contest between two ambitious teams.

Later on Saturday, Crystal Palace will go head-to-head with Chelsea in a fiercely contested London derby, sure to draw the attention of local fans and pundits alike. Additionally, Brighton & Hove Albion will welcome Arsenal to the Amex Stadium, setting the stage for an intriguing battle as Arsenal look to maintain their strong form.

On Sunday evening, the highlight of the weekend takes place at Anfield, where Liverpool will host their long-standing rivals, Manchester United. This clash is one of the most anticipated fixtures in English football and is expected to be packed with drama and intensity.

Below are Merson’s predictions which he made via Sportskeeda for Premier League Matchday 20, and kick-off time:

Saturday, January 4

Tottenham Hotspur 1 – 3 Newcastle United: He foresees Newcastle clinching a solid victory in this encounter. Kick-off: 1:30 p.m.

Bournemouth 3 – 0 Everton: Merson is confident that Bournemouth will secure a comprehensive win against the struggling Everton side. Kick-off: 4 p.m.

Aston Villa 3 – 0 Leicester City: Merson expects Villa to perform strongly, dominating against Leicester. Kick-off: 4 p.m.

Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Chelsea: In a nail-biter, he predicts a narrow victory for Chelsea at Selhurst Park. Kick-off: 4 p.m.

Southampton 2 – 2 Brentford: Merson anticipates a tightly contested match resulting in a draw. Kick-off: 4 p.m.

Manchester City 3 – 0 West Ham United: He believes that City will showcase their dominance with a decisive win. Kick-off: 4 p.m.

Brighton 1 – 3 Arsenal: Merson backs Arsenal to pull off a convincing away victory at Brighton. Kick-off: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 5.

Fulham 2 – 1 Ipswich Town: He sees Fulham edging out their opponents in a close match. Kick-off: 3 p.m.

Liverpool 3 – 0 Manchester United: Merson is confident Liverpool will triumph over Manchester United in this critical clash. Kick-off: 5:30 p.m.

Monday, January 6

Wolves 1 – 2 Nottingham Forest: He predicts a close battle with Nottingham Forest taking the win. Kick-off: 9 p.m.