Update: Michael Owen’s West Ham v Arsenal, Chelsea v Newcastle, Brighton v Liverpool and Tottenham v Manchester United Predictions

Fresh from captaining England to win the Star Sixes tournament in Glasgow last weekend, Brand Ambassador Michael Owen again looks forward to the weekend Premier League action exclusively with BetVictor as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces his first big test with Manchester United visiting Tottenham in the game of the weekend. West Ham vs Arsenal

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Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 11 away games against West Ham in all competitions, but if there is to be a winner at the London Stadium I feel it will be the hosts as I still have my reservations about the Gunners defensive capabilities. Yes, the hosts have conceded at least once in their last eight home PL games and I would be surprised if the Hammers kept a clean sheet this weekend, but Manuel Pellegrini has never finished on the losing side against Unai Emery in six previous home league games (W4 D2). A cracking London derby to look forward to with opportunities at both ends.


Michael’s prediction: West Ham 2 – 1 Arsenal


Brighton vs Liverpool

Liverpool have won all three previous PL games between the sides by an aggregate score of 10-1 although I don’t think the Reds will run away with the game at the Amex.

Liverpool’s 21-match unbeaten run came to an end at the Etihad last Thursday, but they lost little in defeat and matched the champions toe-for-toe in an epic PL game between two of the best sides in Europe.

This was written before the Reds’ 3rd Round FA Cup tie with Wolves and much has been made of Jurgen Klopp’s poor run of form in January in previous years. That will mean nil, however, when the players cross the white line. It might be tight and tense but Liverpool to return to winning ways for me.

Michael’s prediction: Brighton 0 – 1 Liverpool 


Chelsea vs Newcastle United

Chelsea have scored 18 times in their last six home league games with Newcastle who have only scored twice in reply. The Blues have failed to score in their last two home league games, but I just can’t see United keeping the hosts at arm’s length.

The Magpies continue to struggle for goals – just four in their last 8 league games – and I expect the hosts to win a low-scoring affair.

Michael’s prediction: Chelsea 2 – 0 Newcastle United


Tottenham vs Manchester United

This is the acid test for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s new-look Manchester United and the Norwegian is looking to emulate the legendary (Sir) Matt Busby and win his first five league games.

Spurs won the reverse fixture 3-0 at Old Trafford earlier in the season, but this is a United side playing with pace and flair and not lacking in confidence.

United have lost their last three league games at Spurs and they could lose a fourth – but what I do expect is to see chances and goals at both ends in what promises to be a cracking game and a true barometer of where this new United are in relation to the other elite PL sides.

Michael’s prediction: Tottenham 3 – 2 Manchester United