The Premier League is back after the international break, and so are Paul Coyte and Clive Allen with their weekly head-to-head predictions. After a tricky round last time out, the overall running total stands at Paul 22 – Clive 18.
Both agree it’s been a bizarre start to the season, with surprise results making predictions harder than ever. This week brings a Nottingham Forest debut for Ange Postecoglou at Arsenal, a West London derby, and the small matter of the Manchester derby. Here’s how the duo see it.
'This is a must win!': Clive Allen joins Paul Coyte for week four Premier League predictions
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Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
- Clive: 2–0 Arsenal
“I think this is a nothing-to-lose game for Ange, but Arsenal need to bounce back.” - Paul: 3–0 Arsenal
“Sorry Ange, sorry Forest — Arsenal at home will be too strong.”
Bournemouth vs Brighton
- Clive: 1–0 Bournemouth
“I was impressed with Bournemouth at Spurs — I think they’ll just edge it.” - Paul: 2–0 Bournemouth
“Bournemouth looked excellent — I see them winning by two clear goals.”
Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
- Clive: 2–0 Palace
“Palace are unbeaten, they’ve kept Guehi, and he’s handled it brilliantly.” - Paul: 2–1 Palace
“I fancy Sunderland to nick one, but Palace will take it.”
Everton vs Aston Villa
- Clive: 2–1 Everton
“Everton look buoyant in their new stadium — Villa are still struggling.” - Paul: 2–0 Everton
“I think Everton will keep a clean sheet and Villa’s wait for a goal goes on.”
Fulham vs Leeds
- Clive: 1–0 Fulham
“Craven Cottage is always difficult — I see Fulham breaking their duck.” - Paul: 1–1 Draw
“I can’t call it — these two are too unpredictable, so I’ll sit on the fence.”
Newcastle vs Wolves
- Clive: 3–0 Newcastle
“It’s time for Newcastle to get going — home advantage will show.” - Paul: 2–0 Newcastle
“I agree — Wolves look desperate, Newcastle will win it comfortably.”
West Ham vs Spurs
- Clive: 1–1 Draw
“A confident West Ham against a slightly edgy Spurs — I can’t split them.” - Paul: 2–1 Spurs
“Spurs need a reaction after Bournemouth — I think they’ll find it.”
Brentford vs Chelsea
- Clive: 0–1 Chelsea
“Handled right, Chelsea could be the surprise package this season.” - Paul: 1–1 Draw
“I’ll go out on a limb — Brentford at home will hold them.”
Burnley vs Liverpool
- Clive: 0–3 Liverpool
“The champions look ominous — I can’t see Burnley stopping them.” - Paul: 0–3 Liverpool
“No arguments — Liverpool will sweep them aside.”
Manchester City vs Manchester United
- Clive: 2–1 Manchester City
“City have to win this one — two losses already is too many for champions.” - Paul: 2–1 Manchester City
“I agree — City will edge the derby at the Etihad.”
