Shearer tips Chelsea, Man City, Spurs for wins; predicts Liverpool-Arsenal draw
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has delivered his verdict on this weekend's (Nov 1-2) biggest fixtures. Writing for Betfair, the Newcastle icon backs Chelsea to beat Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, Manchester City to overcome Brighton, Tottenham to dispatch Crystal Palace in the London derby, and Aston Villa to see off Fulham. The standout call: a draw between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield.
For Nigerian fans who structure weekends around EPL kickoff times, these predictions shape viewing plans, fantasy league decisions, and betting slips. Shearer's track record as the league's all-time top scorer (260 goals) gives his takes weight, though even legends get weekends wrong.
The Liverpool-Arsenal draw call is the conversation starter—both title contenders dropping points would suit City and Chelsea. Meanwhile, Chelsea vs United carries extra spice with both sides chasing top-four consistency.
No match times or broadcast details in the source, so check your usual platforms (SuperSport, DStv, streaming) for 12:30pm, 3pm, and 5:30pm kickoffs. Shearer didn't cover every fixture—just the five highlighted here.
Which of these five calls do you back, and which looks like the classic 'upset waiting to happen'?