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EPL: Paul Merson Predicts Chelsea vs Liverpool, Arsenal vs West Ham, Other Fixtures

Former Arsenal player, Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League games taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Bournemouth will tackle Fulham at the Vitality Stadium on Friday night, while Manchester United will face Sunderland on Saturday.
Chelsea will take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, while Arsenal will take on West Ham United at Emirates Stadium.
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Brentford will tackle Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Sunday, while Everton will take on Crystal Palace.
Stating his predictions, Merson said via Sportskeeda:
Bournemouth 2-1 Fulham
Leeds United 2-2 Tottenham
Arsenal 3-0 West Ham
Man United 2-0 Sunderland
Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool
Aston Villa 2-0 Burnley
Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace
Newcastle United 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Wolves 1-2 Brighton
Brentford 1-2 Manchester City
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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.
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Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.
“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.
“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”
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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.
Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.
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Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.
“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.
“He was very close for the previous game.
“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”
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EPL: Man Utd Suffer Fresh Injury Blow Ahead Of Everton Clash
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, could be without Matheus Cunha for Monday’s Premier League clash against Everton.
ESPN reports that Cunha has picked up an injury in training.
The Brazilian suffered what is being described as a “minor knock” during a session on Saturday.
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It forced him to miss a scheduled appearance to switch on Christmas lights in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on Saturday evening.
Amorim will be keen to have Cunha available, as he has already lost striker Benjamin Sesko to a knee injury.
Since his £62.5 million move from Wolves, Cunha has scored only once in 11 appearances.
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