EPL: Paul Merson predicts Arsenal, Man City wins, Man United draw in midweek games

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Merson also tipped Sunderland to hold Premier League champions Liverpool to a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.

By Kehinde Okeowo       

British pundit and former midfielder Paul Merson has backed Arsenal to beat Brentford 2-0 in a Premier League midweek away fixture this Thursday night.

​The ex-Arsenal star made the predictions while analysing the Week 26 league fixtures for Sportskeeda.

​Merson expects Chelsea to defeat Leeds United 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, while also tipping West Ham to hold the visiting Manchester United to a 1-1 draw.

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​For Wednesday night, the 57-year-old former midfielder favoured Manchester City to beat Fulham 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

However, he predicted that Sunderland will secure a 1-1 draw against league champions Liverpool at the Stadium of Light.

​Below are Merson’s Premier League Week 26 predictions:

​Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Newcastle United
​Chelsea 3-1 Leeds United
​Everton 1-1 Bournemouth
​West Ham United 1-1 Manchester United
​Nottingham Forest 1-0 Wolves
​Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
​Crystal Palace 2-0 Burnley
​Manchester City 3-1 Fulham
​Sunderland 1-1 Liverpool
​Brentford 0-2 Arsenal