Alan Shearer’s Premier League Predictions Including Tottenham vs Arsenal

Premier League legend Alan Shearer delivers his expert predictions for key fixtures, highlighting the high-stakes North London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal. With Arsenal five points clear at the top despite recent form dips, Shearer backs the Gunners to edge out their rivals and stay in the title hunt against Manchester City.[1][2]

North London Derby: Tottenham vs Arsenal (Sunday, Live on Sky Sports)

Shearer anticipates a tense clash, noting Tottenham's improvement under Thomas Frank, especially in set-pieces. However, Arsenal's mindset will be sharpened by Manchester City's prior results. "Predictions are tricky in derbies, but Arsenal will edge it," Shearer says, urging the Gunners for a strong response after their draw at Wolves. He warns Mikel Arteta must win the title or risk leaving, given Arsenal's spending and repeated near-misses.[1][2]

Other Key Predictions

• Chelsea at Burnley: Blues to win narrowly; Chelsea unbeaten in four, Turf Moor tough but Maresca's side prevails.[1]
• Fulham vs Sunderland: Draw; Sunderland's form and defense tough to break, Fulham desperate to avoid relegation woes.[1]
• Liverpool at Nottingham Forest: Liverpool win; Forest's defensive counterattack frustrating, but Reds prevail.[1]
• Wolves vs Crystal Palace: Palace away win; Wolves promising but insufficient.[1]
• Aston Villa at Leeds: Villa win; Leeds need morale boost but face tough test.[1]

Relegation Battle

Shearer predicts West Ham to go down despite recent wins over Burnley and others, pulling them within three points of safety. "I can hear the West Ham fans screaming," he quips, as they pressure Nottingham Forest in the scrap.[3]

Overall, Shearer sticks with Arsenal for the title "just," despite their seventh in form table and City looming large.[2][4] These previews capture the Premier League's drama as the season nears its climax.

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