Paul Coyte & Clive Allen deliver Premier League predictions - 'It's almost unthinkable!'

Time of Premier League predictions with the excellent Clive Allen

Clive, I thought we had quite a good week last week, you know? I think it was quite interesting. We did all right

We did. I think a lot of the scores were very close and we seemed to get them the right way round

So home wins and away results. It was very, it was a good, it was an informed week, I felt

It was. And we both predicted that Fulham were going to beat Liverpool, didn't we? We absolutely did that

Yeah. Cool. Okay. Okay, let's have a look at this week then

Some more really good fixtures. We start with the early one on Saturday

So it's Manchester City. You never know really what you're going to get there

So the sixth at the moment. They obviously want this Champions League place

They've got to get this Champions League place against Crystal Palace, who 11th and 43 points at the moment

I'm going to go straight in. I'm going for a Man City win. I'm going to say 2-1 because it's at the Etihad

What do you make of the game? Yeah, it's a game I'm going to be at actually Saturday

I'm looking forward to this. Obviously, two of my old clubs, potentially an FA Cup final as well

Yeah, cool. The FA Cup final is. So, but the importance is the Premier League

and it's almost unthinkable, isn't it, that City are fighting for a Champions League place

I think it's really interesting that, obviously, with the Champions League results this week

that the fifth place is now available for Champions League place come next season

so it sort of eases it but there's still a great fight

for those Champions League places I think Palace have been in good form

I think under Oliver Glasner they've started to find some consistency so I think this is a tricky game for City

but I do think they're going to win it but only just 2-1 for me

2-1 City You know what? This is the first time I've done this

and although I said 2-1 City I'm actually now going to reverse my prediction

for some reason, and I'm going to say 2-1 Palace. Is it craziness

No, it's not. Not this season. Not the way Palace have played

And certainly not the way City have defended, which I think has been their Achilles heel

has been their problem. Never been a problem scoring goals for City. But defensively, they are vulnerable

And Palace could be a team that could take advantage of that. Right. I'll put a line through that

2-1 Palace for me. 2-1 Man City for you. write Brighton versus Leicester

Now, there's nailed on games. There's nailed on games. We probably would have said this

about Liverpool last week. So you've got Leicester, they lose seven on the bounce

Then they play Spurs. Let's not mention what happened there. And then go and lose eight on the bounce

When it comes to playing at home, obviously they're away at Brighton, but they're playing at home

They haven't scored a goal in eight. I mean, it's just a disaster at Leicester

Agreed. surely there's no way they're going to get anything out of Brighton

19th on 17 points. And at the moment, they just can't buy a point

Brighton are ninth. Surely this is going to be just how many goals, isn't it, Clive

Because I can't see Lennon scoring. And I think Brighton are going to score three at least. I agree that it will be a Brighton victory

So often, I cannot call Brighton's results. I think they've done very well

I think they're still in with the chance of European football, not necessarily Champions League, but European football

So I'm going to go Brighton 2, Leicester 0. Right, so you're being quite generous to Leicester

I'm sorry, Leicester fans, but I think everybody's feeling the same way. Rue van Nistelrooy, I mean, he's there, his manager

and obviously the record is not good. And obviously he was there at Manchester United just before that

What goes on now? because he must be thinking now long-term and thinking what's the next job going to be

because it looks like they're going to go down. If they do, the chances are that he's not going to stick around

What would you do as a manager if you were in that situation? Well, you have to stick to your beliefs

and I'm sure he's thinking no different to the way that he did instructing and working with the Manchester United players

He's come to Leicester, he's looked at the players he's got, he's tried to find a way for that Leicester team to play

in the way that he wants. So you're trying to get the best out of them. But it is just not working

And obviously, you know, Monday night's game against Newcastle was pretty much a disaster

It was all over within a short space of time. And I think defensively, there has to be a reaction from Leicester defensively

They've got to try and stop conceding goals at least. They carry very little threat on the front line at the moment

Not creating too much, but have to be more resilient defensively. So yeah I be surprised if Roode there next season in the championship Yeah OK well Forrest So there the story I mean the amazing thing is that we would have expected I think everybody would have been and even Forrest fans

that they'd be the ones that'd be fighting relegation this year. And it's completely turned on its head

I mean, they're third. They're still getting wins. So they're 57 points

You've got Everton who, you know, things have turned around for Everton as well

They're 15th. But what do you think for this? Because this is at Forrest

Yeah, I think... And they don't sit on it up, do they? No, David Moyes has done a brilliant job at Everton

They're safe now. There's no doubt about that for me. He's done the job that he was brought in for

Nuno's doing an incredible job at Notts Forest. I've got to say, it's a breath of fresh air

the way they're playing. They're defending magnificently, Forest. Carry an unbelievable threat on the counter with pace

I'm going to go for Forest just to squeak this one, 1-0, because I think they could finish third

I really do. I think the season they've had, the way they're getting their results

I see Forrest finishing third, qualifying for the Champions League and beating Everton 1-0

It's like going back to the old days. You know, we've got Aston Villa playing in the Champions League and it looks like Forrest will play in the Champions League next year

I mean, it's just beyond a dream for everybody. But then again, I guess this is

it's almost like the old Brian Clough days when they went up from the old second division

then became this powerhouse for a few years. Absolutely. I think people were looking at it not too long ago

about the way they amassed so many players, how it was going to work, who was going to really sort out

what was a massive squad of players. Yeah, that's right. I think you have to give Nuno a great deal of credit

for the way he's handled it and the way he's got this Forrest team working

Right, I'm going to say Forrest winners, so I'm going to say 2-1 Forrest, and you say 1-0, right

Right, next one, Southampton versus Villa. Southampton, of course, have gone now after the loss at Spurs

What do you do in a situation like that? What are you playing for? Are you just playing for yourself and thinking

well, maybe I can get a move out of this? Or it's all the old cliches about playing for pride and what have you

But if you're a Southampton fan, what are you thinking? It's been a terrible season

Obviously, I was at Spurs to see them defeated and relegated last weekend

And I have to say, they were a poor Premier League team that I've seen for such a long, long time

I just couldn't understand the way they came into the game, tried to defend the situation when they had to win to try to stay up

I thought it was very disappointing. And if I'd have been a Southampton supporter on the day

would have been pretty disappointed with the way they went about it. Listen, it's done. They're finished

The pressure's off. Players will be playing. You're right, be playing for themselves in respect of, you know

whether it's leaving the club, whether I can establish myself in the squad for the championship campaign next season

Villa off the back of a, you know, disappointing result against PSG

Really tough game. Absolutely. First class, high quality game against PSG. how the effects that maybe they will have

from what was a game of real high intensity. I'm sure Unai Emery will change that at Villa side up

But I see they're still striving. If they don't win the Champions League

they want to qualify it for next season again. So I see it being a Salampton nil, Aston Villa 2

Right. I'm going to give them one more. I'm going to say three, but maybe I'm thinking two and a half

because after the game in the week, before we move on in the Premier League

do Aston Villa still stand a chance? Because after what we saw, and PSG was so good

and the weird thing is when you lose Mbappe and when you lose Messi and all these big names

they seem better now to me without those players because they're playing now as a team

and now they've suddenly started to work. It's going to be really tough for Villa to come back from this

although, of course, it's going to be a Villa Park. It is against this PSG side because of the, I think, the young legs

the energy that Luis Enrique has instilled in this team, the ability they have as well

But for me, the biggest thing is there's a real team spirit there, the group, the way they work for one another

and the quality they have when they're on the ball. So I thought if it had stayed 2-1, Villa had a chance

but 3-1 is going to be just I think too much listen

we've seen some extraordinary Champions League comebacks and this would have to be one of the best if Villa are going to progress well it could be one of the best And the other one is the next game and this is Arsenal

Now, Arsenal, of course, I mean, what? And Declan Rice, and what can you say about the free kicks

and the performance, and it was perfect. 3-0 against Real Madrid. I know we're going to do Premier League, but again

see, that's the funny thing about Real Madrid. And no matter who plays for them, and going back over the years

they're always capable. So I don't really think that although if you're an Arsenal fan, you're going to be very happy, you're not truly going to believe until maybe you score first

Because if Real Madrid get an early goal, it is possible, isn't it

It really is possible that Real Madrid can actually go through. Paul, it's possible. And if anyone can do it, Real Madrid can do it

It's as if players who go there have to have that in their DNA, that they can turn what look like impossible results around

Listen, I thought Arsenal were fantastic. I thought the atmosphere was incredible. It was electric

The whole thing, the whole place. And I think the supporters played a massive part

in lifting that team to almost another level. And you have to be at the highest level to play Real Madrid

and get a result. The free kicks from Declan Rice were just incredible

Absolutely amazing. They were perfect. Perfect free kicks. that Courtois could get nowhere near

So off the back of that feel-good factor, I see Arsenal winning 2-0 against Brentford

I've got Brentford 6-0 to win that one. So we'll... 3-1. 3-1

I would say 3-1, but that's the game, isn't it? I mean, they're OK

The league... OK, Liverpool slipped up. It's done. And Liverpool have won the title

There's no question that's going to happen. So, Arsenal, what do you do if, you know

what are you thinking then if you're Arteta? You're just going to think, well, it's all about Real Madrid now

because that is the most important game of the season for them, isn't it, now? Absolutely

And the semi-finals, potential semi-finals of the Champions League. The whole club is buzzing because of their Champions League run

because of the position they've got themselves into. So, every game, although they're still going to try and chase down Liverpool

every game is important. Players want to be playing in that second leg next week

Players want to be playing in the semi-final should they qualify, which I think they will

So the whole place, right to the end of the season now, they're going to have..

The manager's going to be demanding and the players are going to have to perform

It's going to be a hell of a game. Right, let's move on to Sunday. Chelsea against Ipswich

So, I mean, it's looking like... Well, of course, Southampton are down

and then Leicester and probably Ipswich because Wolves seem to be pulling away

It's a big gap now. So Chelsea at home. Chelsea have a funny old season

And then they're fourth. You know, one minute they're great. The next minute it's like a disaster

and everybody wants the manager out and let's get rid of the board. And now they're in the Champions League

qualifying positions on 53 points. It is, there's some strange stuff going on this season

but can't see much further than a Chelsea win, can you? No, I think Ibschurch will make it difficult

I think Kieran McKenna's kept his team going. And the Wolves result was a massive blow

There's no doubt about that, getting beat at home to Wolves. It was a game that they could ill afford to lose

I think this is a must-win game for Chelsea on 53 points, as you say

But Newcastle on their coattails now. They've come level with them after their victory against Leicester

So fourth and fifth place at the moment are on 53 points

So must-win game for Chelsea. I don't think it'll be easy, but I'm going Chelsea 2, it's which one

Right, I'm going to go 2-0. I'm going to say Chelsea 2, it's which one. Right, Liverpool then against West Ham

Liverpool, of course, top. Should be a parade. I mean, this is the interesting thing

Mo Salah, they're talking about Mo Salah and this new deal, a 45 million quid deal

I think it was always pretty much certain that he was going to sign

I didn't think he wasn't going to. Van Dijk as well. but then with Trent looks like it's going to be Real Madrid for him

Has this all been timed about altogether? Because I hear rumours that maybe it was timed

so you would get the Trent announcement would be at the same time as the other two

saying that they are going to stick around because you've got to keep supporters happy

and the way some of them are responding to Trent has not been too good. Yeah, exactly

And I think sometimes it happens at all clubs where there's players and transfers of free agencies coming up

But Liverpool wouldn't be wanting to lose all three of those players

Ideally they probably want to keep all three especially as they are going to be the Premier League champions But Trent can really call the shots because of his contractual situation

But I see Van Dijk and Salah so important to Liverpool. And I think the Liverpool supporters

will be delighted if they secure their signatures, which I'm sure they will. How do you replace

Mo Salah's goals? You can't go and buy a replacement for Mo Salah. So Liverpool

need to secure that. Captain Van Dijk has been fabulous again this season

He's in the heart of that defence. I think he has a great rapport with the manager

and I think that they know how important it is to keep him as well

So I'm going to go Liverpool to put it right in respect of defeat to Fulham

but marching on to the Premier League Championship, I'm going to go Liverpool 3-0 West Ham

3-0. Right, I'm going to go... Oh, it's... Yeah, he's at Anfield. I'm going to stick with 2-0

I'm going to go with 2-0 for that. Right, Wolverhampton Wanderers then

32 points, they're in 17th. Playing Spurs at Molyneux. Spurs are 14th

I've got to tell you, Clive, I don't fancy this one. Spurs are 37 points

Wolves could catch Spurs up, let's be honest here, because if they get three points, then it's within two

Spurs have still got some very difficult games to come. And, of course, with the Europa League as well

I hate to say it, it's going to be another one of those things we're going to have to whisper. But I'm going to go, because I think last time I predicted Spurs to lose

they did. And I don't want to be the kiss of death, but I'm going Wolves 2, Spurs 1

And I know you're not going to do that, so you can level it up with me. I'm not going 2-1, but I'm going 1-0 Wolves

Oh, you're. I think off the back of the European game. This is your first ever prediction of a Spurs loss

You know that, don't you? Yeah. I think Wolves... You know what you're doing tonight. I know what I'm doing

One more victory for Wolves. I think they're safe. Certainly, none of those three below them will catch them

There's a real feel-good factor about the way Wolves are playing, the results they're achieving

And Spurs still indifferent. That really is the way I've described their season

They've been indifferent. There's no consistency. So, I'm going to go Wolves to squeak it

1-0. Wolves 1, Spurs 0. Don't tell anyone. Andrew Postacoglu, okay, we'll keep this between us

I know Andrew Postacoglu's been mulling about the press and saying that he doesn't get Spurs

I mean, he does from us, but we've still got to be honest. When the team's not doing well

and you've got a Tottenham team which is down in 16th last week and then just up to 14th, it's not good enough

So you've got to expect criticism, surely. Cool, 16 defeats, 16 Premier League defeats

I think that says it all. That is something that is almost unthinkable

for Tottenham Hotspur in this Premier League campaign. So, yeah, there's a lot to put right

Hopefully, we can still finish the season in a spectacular way. Everything's in the Europa League basket now

Yeah, OK. And finally, last game, that match for Newcastle, who are still flying high, aren't they

Let's be honest, since that League Cup win, the Carabao Cup. The partying hasn't stopped, has it

It really hasn't. And it's not like there's no hangover either by the look of things

So 53 points. They're in fifth, heading for that Champions League. I mean, what

I mean, Eddie Howe is going to get a statue, isn't he? If they qualify for the Champions League and with a trophy as well

I mean, what more can you want? And Manchester United, languishing, still 13th

And also Europa League as well, of course. They played on Thursday

So there are 38 points. It's at St. James' Park. I think we're both going to predict

I think you are as well, going to predict a Newcastle win. I'm going to say 3-1. Newcastle, what about you

I'm going to go 1-0 Newcastle. I think it'll be difficult. I think Man United

to make it difficult for Newcastle. I think you're right. Eddie Howe's done a brilliant job

The League Cup victory has completely galvanised that club. You know, they've been waiting so long

They've won a trophy. But what that trophy has done has just given them so much energy

so much impetus. And I think they're going to finish the season strong. I think they'll beat

Manchester United 1-0. But I'll say now it will be a Tottenham

Man United, Europa Cup final. OK. And if, you know, we don't go that way

we will make sure there is no record of you saying that whatsoever. OK. We'll see

Clive, have a great weekend. And you, Paul. Thank you