'This is a must win!': Clive Allen joins Paul Coyte for week four Premier League predictions

The Premier League is back after the international break, and so are Paul Coyte and Clive Allen with their weekly head-to-head predictions. After a tricky round last time out, the overall running total stands at Paul 22 – Clive 18.

Both agree it’s been a bizarre start to the season, with surprise results making predictions harder than ever. This week brings a Nottingham Forest debut for Ange Postecoglou at Arsenal, a West London derby, and the small matter of the Manchester derby. Here’s how the duo see it.

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest

• Clive: 2–0 Arsenal
  “I think this is a nothing-to-lose game for Ange, but Arsenal need to bounce back.”
• Paul: 3–0 Arsenal
  “Sorry Ange, sorry Forest — Arsenal at home will be too strong.”

Bournemouth vs Brighton

• Clive: 1–0 Bournemouth
  “I was impressed with Bournemouth at Spurs — I think they’ll just edge it.”
• Paul: 2–0 Bournemouth
  “Bournemouth looked excellent — I see them winning by two clear goals.”

Crystal Palace vs Sunderland

• Clive: 2–0 Palace
  “Palace are unbeaten, they’ve kept Guehi, and he’s handled it brilliantly.”
• Paul: 2–1 Palace
  “I fancy Sunderland to nick one, but Palace will take it.”

Everton vs Aston Villa

• Clive: 2–1 Everton
  “Everton look buoyant in their new stadium — Villa are still struggling.”
• Paul: 2–0 Everton
  “I think Everton will keep a clean sheet and Villa’s wait for a goal goes on.”

Fulham vs Leeds

• Clive: 1–0 Fulham
  “Craven Cottage is always difficult — I see Fulham breaking their duck.”
• Paul: 1–1 Draw
  “I can’t call it — these two are too unpredictable, so I’ll sit on the fence.”

Newcastle vs Wolves

• Clive: 3–0 Newcastle
  “It’s time for Newcastle to get going — home advantage will show.”
• Paul: 2–0 Newcastle
  “I agree — Wolves look desperate, Newcastle will win it comfortably.”

West Ham vs Spurs

• Clive: 1–1 Draw
  “A confident West Ham against a slightly edgy Spurs — I can’t split them.”
• Paul: 2–1 Spurs
  “Spurs need a reaction after Bournemouth — I think they’ll find it.”

Brentford vs Chelsea

• Clive: 0–1 Chelsea
  “Handled right, Chelsea could be the surprise package this season.”
• Paul: 1–1 Draw
  “I’ll go out on a limb — Brentford at home will hold them.”

Burnley vs Liverpool

• Clive: 0–3 Liverpool
  “The champions look ominous — I can’t see Burnley stopping them.”
• Paul: 0–3 Liverpool
  “No arguments — Liverpool will sweep them aside.”

Manchester City vs Manchester United

• Clive: 2–1 Manchester City
  “City have to win this one — two losses already is too many for champions.”
• Paul: 2–1 Manchester City
  “I agree — City will edge the derby at the Etihad.”

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