The Premier League is back — and so are GB News’ Paul Coyte and England & Spurs legend Clive Allen, ready to lock horns in their weekly predictions battle. With a points system now in place (three points for an exact score, one for correct result), the stakes have been raised as they go head-to-head across all ten fixtures.
Before diving into the matches, the pair discussed new rule changes such as stricter enforcement on goalkeeper time-wasting, more penalties for jostling at set pieces, and the trial of “ref cam.” They also weighed in on transfer sagas, squad rebuilds, and which teams have done the smartest summer business.
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Paul Coyte & Clive Allen go head-to-head in Premier League predictions
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Liverpool vs Bournemouth
- Paul: 2–0 Liverpool
“It’ll be an emotional night and I think Liverpool will get off to a winning start.” - Clive: 2–0 Liverpool
“When you go to the champions at any time of the season, it’s going to be difficult.”
Aston Villa vs Newcastle
- Paul: 1–0 Aston Villa
“I fancy Villa to edge it — maybe a surprise result for some.” - Clive: 1–1 Draw
“Newcastle’s quality will still be enough to take something from the game.”
Brighton vs Fulham
- Paul: 1–1 Draw
“It’s sounding like one-one right the way across the board for me.” - Clive: 1–0 Brighton
“Brighton’s a club that’s run so well — I think you know what you’re going to get.”
Sunderland vs West Ham
- Paul: 2–1 Sunderland
“The atmosphere up there could really lift them for this first one.” - Clive: 1–2 West Ham
“West Ham will be alright as long as they keep their key players fit.”
Spurs vs Burnley
- Paul: 2–0 Spurs
“Burnley are going to be stubborn, but Spurs have enough to break them down.” - Clive: 2–0 Spurs
“I think this is a really tricky opening game, but Spurs will win it.”
Wolves vs Manchester City
- Paul: 1–3 Manchester City
“I’ve given Wolves a goal, but City will have too much for them.” - Clive: 1–2 Manchester City
“This is a tricky start for City, but they’ll still get the job done.”
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
- Paul: 2–0 Chelsea
“Chelsea could be dark horses this season.” - Clive: 2–1 Chelsea
“If Palace keep those players, they’ll be fine — but Chelsea will win this one.”
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
- Paul: 1–0 Forest
“I think Forest will get off to a winning start against Brentford.” - Clive: 1–0 Forest
“Keith Andrews has got a very, very difficult job this season.”
Manchester United vs Arsenal
- Paul: 2–2 Draw
“I think it could be a heck of a game — I’m going with a draw.” - Clive: 2–1 Manchester United
“United have a newfound belief and confidence — I think they’ll edge it.”
Leeds vs Everton
- Paul: 2–1 Leeds
“The noise at Elland Road could be the loudest in the Premier League this weekend.” - Clive: 1–1 Draw
“If Everton get the best out of Grealish, it will help them tremendously.”
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