Merson also backed Man United to beat the visiting Spurs, while tipping Chelsea to win away to bottom side Wolves.
By Kehinde Okeowo
English pundit and Arsenal legend Paul Merson has tipped his former team and Premier League leaders to beat the visiting Sunderland 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
He made the prediction while analysing the English league’s Week 25 fixtures for Sportskeeda.
Merson added that he expects Manchester United to defeat North London outfit Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 when they visit Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
He went on to predict that, in one of the evening encounters on the same day, Chelsea will thrash relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 at Molineux.
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He did, however, note that third-placed Aston Villa will be held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth during their trip to the Vitality Stadium.
On Sunday evening, the former midfielder backed Liverpool to beat Manchester City 3-1 at Anfield, while also tipping Brighton to edge their game against Crystal Palace 2-1.
Below are Merson’s full predictions for the Week 25 games:
Wolves 1-3 Chelsea
Fulham 2-0 Everton
Burnley 1-2 West Ham United
Manchester United 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Leeds United 1-0 Nottingham Forest
Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland
Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa
Newcastle United 2-2 Brentford
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Crystal Palace
