Former England striker Alan Shearer has weighed in on the Premier League’s Match Day 8 fixtures, sharing his predictions for the weekend’s biggest clashes.Key fixtures include Arsenal hosting Crystal Palace and Manchester United taking on Brighton.
Elsewhere, Liverpool travel to face Brentford, while Chelsea welcome Sunderland to Stamford Bridge.Speaking to BetFair, Shearer offered his take on the outcomes:Chelsea vs Sunderland: Despite Sunderland’s “unbelievable start” to the season, Shearer believes their run will end against the Blues.
“I think Chelsea might be too much on Saturday,” he said, predicting a Chelsea win.Manchester United vs Brighton: This match is pegged as a close contest, with Shearer going for a draw, suggesting it “might not be a bad result for both clubs.
“Brentford vs Liverpool: While acknowledging it will be a “tough” game, Shearer expects Liverpool to “actually take the points” after their recent week of fixtures, predicting a Reds victory.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Shearer backed the home side, noting the positive effect of the atmosphere. “You’d be amazed at how the atmosphere at home can pull you and drag you through,” he stated, predicting an Arsenal win.