Paul Coyte & Clive Allen’s Premier League predictions: 'It’s a fine line between bravery and stupidity!'

After another dramatic weekend, Clive Allen extends his lead over Paul Coyte — now 68–61 — thanks to a perfect joker pick on Arsenal.

But Paul’s out for redemption this week, as the duo go head-to-head once again with big calls, bold jokers, and even a nostalgic detour into classic football commentary.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United

Clive: 2–2
“It’s always a game with goals. Spurs’ home form worries me, but United are improving.”
Paul: 2–1 Spurs
“They’ve got to break the home hoodoo — I think they’ll shoot on sight this time.”

Everton vs Fulham

Clive: 1–0 Everton
“They’ll bounce back at home — it’s a chance to reset after Spurs.”
Paul: 1–1
“I can’t split them — both sides are patchy, so a draw feels right.”

West Ham vs Burnley

Clive: 2–0 West Ham (Joker)
“That Newcastle win was huge. These are the games they simply have to win.”
Paul: 2–1 West Ham
“I agree, Burnley might nick one, but the Hammers will keep the run going.”

Sunderland vs Arsenal

Clive: 0–2 Arsenal
“They look all-powerful — defensively they’ve been superb.”
Paul: 0–2 Arsenal
“Same as you — Sunderland will give everything, but Arsenal are relentless.”

Chelsea vs Wolves

Clive: 2–0 Chelsea
“Wolves are in real trouble — 22 goals conceded already says it all.”
Paul: 3–0 Chelsea
“They’ll take their chances this time — Wolves are finished.”

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth

Clive: 1–1
“Villa’s European form helps, but Bournemouth impressed me against City.”
Paul: 2–1 Villa
“I think Villa just edge it — Bournemouth will make it tough though.”

Brentford vs Newcastle

Clive: 1–2 Newcastle
“A win here moves them into the top half — they’ll get it done.”
Paul: 1–2 Newcastle
“Same for me — Newcastle to bounce back.”

Crystal Palace vs Brighton

Clive: 1–1
“Always fierce, always tight — nothing between them.”
Paul: 1–1 (Joker)
“I’m sitting on the fence, but playing my joker for double points — for Alan Mullery!”

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds

Clive: 2–0 Forest
“Big game for Dyche — I think he’ll finally get a reaction.”
Paul: 2–2
“I might regret this, but I fancy an open game and a few goals.”

Manchester City vs Liverpool

Clive: 1–0 City
“Haaland is unstoppable — and Liverpool’s defence is vulnerable.”
Paul: 2–0 City
“Same story — City will make a statement here.”

Jokers

• Clive: West Ham vs Burnley (2–0 West Ham)
• Paul: Crystal Palace vs Brighton (1–1)