It’s week two in the GB News Premier League predictions battle between Paul Coyte and goalscoring legend Clive Allen. After an opening round that saw Paul edge ahead thanks to an exact scoreline, he leads Clive by nine points to five. With the points system now well established (three for an exact score, one for the right result), bragging rights are already taking shape.
Transfer sagas, unsettled players and big-money moves continue to dominate the headlines, but Paul and Clive are focused on the football. Here’s how the pair see this weekend’s fixtures playing out.
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'I’m going for a surprise result': Paul Coyte and Clive Allen give their Premier League predictions
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West Ham vs Chelsea
- Clive: 1–2 Chelsea
“This is already a really tricky game for Graham Potter and West Ham’s first home game of the season.” - Paul: 0–2 Chelsea
“I think Chelsea will bounce back — I’ll go 0-2.”
Manchester City vs Spurs
- Clive: 2–1 Manchester City
“Spurs have caused City problems before, but I think City will just edge it.” - Paul: 2–1 Spurs
“Usually I’m the cautious one, but this time I’m backing Spurs to nick it.”
Bournemouth vs Wolves
- Clive: 1–0 Bournemouth
“I thought Bournemouth looked dangerous at Anfield — I fancy them to edge it.” - Paul: 2–1 Bournemouth
“I agree Bournemouth will win, but I’ll give Wolves a goal.”
Brentford vs Aston Villa
- Clive: 0–1 Aston Villa
“Keith Andrews has a really tough baptism — I’ll go Villa by one.” - Paul: 0–2 Aston Villa
“I think Brentford are going to struggle this season — Villa to win comfortably.”
Burnley vs Sunderland
- Clive: 1–0 Burnley
“I’m going for one of those surprise results — Burnley to sneak it.” - Paul: 1–1 Draw
“Call it sitting on the fence if you like, but I’ll go for a point apiece.”
Arsenal vs Leeds
- Clive: 2–0 Arsenal
“Arsenal looked ruthless against Manchester United — I see them winning again.” - Paul: 2–0 Arsenal
“We’re absolutely agreed — Arsenal two, Leeds nil.”
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest
- Clive: 1–1 Draw
“Forest have bolstered their squad well — I think it’ll finish level.” - Paul: 1–1 Draw
“We both see this ending all square.”
Everton vs Brighton
- Clive: 2–1 Everton
“First game in the new stadium — the atmosphere will push Everton over the line.” - Paul: 2–0 Everton
“A new ground is always worth a goal — I’ll say Everton two nil.”
Fulham vs Manchester United
- Clive: 0–1 Manchester United
“I was impressed with United’s counter-attacking — they’ll edge this one.” - Paul: 2–2 Draw
“For some reason I’ve gone with four goals — I’ll stick with two each.”
Newcastle vs Liverpool
- Clive: 1–1 Draw
“I just see this being even — Newcastle and Liverpool to share the points.” - Paul: 1–2 Liverpool
“I think Liverpool will find a way to win it.”
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