Paul Coyte & Clive Allen’s Premier League predictions: 'Can you smell blood?'

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

Clive: 0–2 Chelsea
“Forest’s form is really poor — Chelsea’s win over Liverpool will lift them.”
Paul: 0–2 Chelsea
“I can’t see anything else — Chelsea will control it.”

Brighton vs Newcastle

Clive: 1–1
“Newcastle are improving, but Brighton at home are tough.”
Paul: 1–2 Newcastle
“I think Newcastle will edge it — they’re getting going now.”

Burnley vs Leeds

Clive: 1–0 Burnley
“Just going with home advantage — Burnley need this badly.”
Paul: 1–1
“I’m on the fence — Leeds will get a goal.”

Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth

Clive: 2–1 Palace
“Palace will bounce back — Glasner’s got them organised.”
Paul: 1–1
“Bournemouth don’t lose many — I fancy a draw.”

Manchester City vs Everton

Clive: 2–0 City (Joker)
“City are finding rhythm — Pep’s rebuild is taking shape.”
Paul: 3–1 City
“This is where City turn it on — they’ll make a statement.”

Sunderland vs Wolves

Clive: 1–0 Sunderland
“Newly promoted sides rely on home form — Sunderland need this.”
Paul: 2–1 Sunderland (Joker)
“Stadium of Light will carry them — I’m playing my joker.”

Fulham vs Arsenal

Clive: 0–2 Arsenal
“There’s belief in that squad — Arsenal won’t slip here.”
Paul: 1–2 Arsenal
“Fulham might nick one, but Arsenal are too strong.”

Spurs vs Aston Villa

Clive: 2–1 Spurs
“Villa are confident, but Spurs will just edge it at home.”
Paul: 2–1 Spurs
“Same as you — tight game, but Spurs sneak it.”

Liverpool vs Manchester United

Clive: 1–1
“United will press and unsettle them — it’ll be fierce.”
Paul: 2–0 Liverpool
“I’ll stick with my first thought — Liverpool will find a way.”

West Ham vs Brentford

Clive: 2–1 West Ham
“Nuno needs a performance — they’ll edge it at home.”
Paul: 1–1
“I’m struggling to split them — draw for me.”