Former England striker Alan Shearer has shared his predictions for some of the highly anticipated fixtures in Match Week 11 of this Premier League season.
The standout Premier League game this week is undoubtedly the clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, set to take place at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. This London derby promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to secure crucial points.
Before that, Manchester United will be looking to end their interim managerial stint under Ruud van Nistelrooy on a good note.
They will face Leicester City in a match at Old Trafford, where United will aim to harness the momentum from Sporting Lisbon’s recent victory over Manchester City.
Shearer noted that although Ruben Amorim, the new manager, won’t be in charge yet, the atmosphere in the stadium is likely to be charged with excitement. He predicts a home win for Manchester United.
In a compelling fixture, Manchester City will be travelling to face Brighton, seeking to reverse their fortunes after suffering three consecutive defeats in away matches so far this season.
Shearer acknowledges the formidable challenge ahead, given Brighton’s impressive form, especially after troubling Liverpool in their previous outing.
However, he believes that Manchester City have the talent and determination to narrowly clinch a victory in this tough away game.
On Saturday night, Liverpool will be taking on Aston Villa at Anfield. Shearer believes that Liverpool’s return to home soil will bolster their chances and enable them to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table.
He feels confident that the Reds will put forth a strong performance to secure all three points against a competitive Aston Villa side.
As for the Chelsea vs. Arsenal match, Shearer anticipates a thrilling encounter, potentially filled with intense moments and perhaps even a few red cards. However, he predicts that the fierce contest will ultimately lead to a stalemate, indicating a closely-fought battle between the two rivals.
Below are the Premier League match week 11 fixtures and kick-off time:
Saturday, November 9
Wolves Vs Southampton
4 p.m.
West Ham Vs Everton
4 p.m.
Brentford Vs Bournemouth
4 p.m.
Crystal Palace Vs Fulham
4 p.m.
Brighton Vs Man City
6:30 p.m.
Liverpool Vs Aston Villa
9 p.m.
Sunday, November 10
Man United Vs Leicester City
3 p.m.
Nottingham Forest Vs Newcastle United
3 p.m.
Tottenham Hotspur Vs Ipswich Town
3 p.m.
Arsenal Vs Chelsea
5:30 p.m.