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'There's an upset coming!' - Paul Coyte and Clive Allen's Premier League predictions
Apr 18, 2025
As Easter approaches, Paul Coyte and Clive Allen are back with their weekend Premier League predictions for GB News members. With the battle for European spots intensifying and relegation fears looming large, the pair cast their expert eyes over the upcoming fixtures.
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Time for our Premier League predictions then
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our Easter Premier League predictions with the ex-inclive Allen. Clive, how was our week, by the way, last week
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It wasn't too bad, was it? I think we did quite well. It was okay
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I think there was a few strange results. And obviously, whenever we go into this Easter period
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the games, intense period of games, we're on the line now, aren't we
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And I think the fight for the Champions League and European football come the end of season
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could go to the very last kick at the very last game this season
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It's going to be that close. Newcastle, well, they've come from nowhere with an amazing run
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Five Premier League victories back-to-back. They've gone into third place. Absolutely. Well, let's start with the first game then
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And it's Brentford versus Brighton. So, Brentford drew with Arsenal. They drew with Chelsea, didn't they
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Whereas Brighton, another one of those funny teams, they now haven't won in six
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They were looking great. And now they're looking a little bit wobbly. So, I'm going to go..
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And I don't know whether you're going to go straight in with a 1-1. And I know it's going to be an easy prediction or sitting on the fence
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but I'm just going to go with 1-1 on that one. What about you? I think Brighton are feeling the pressure
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I don't think there's any pressure on Brentford. I think this is going to be a close game
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but I'm going to go Brentford 2, Brighton 1. Go right. What about Palace
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One of your old teams. So Palace against Bournemouth now absolutely murdered
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Well, by the way, before we get into the rest of it
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Talking about Crystal Palace, there's Crystal Palace against Bournemouth. Eberichie as a..
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And it's the old Penenka penalty situation. What do you make on it
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Because we actually saw two, didn't we? And it was the same with the Bukayo Saka tribe one
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I mean, obviously really made up for it a bit later. But where do you stand on the Penenka
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They look great if they go in, but if they don't, they're just embarrassing. And that was one of the worst penalties I've ever seen
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I absolutely agree with you. The only way it's right is if you score. You put it in the back of the net
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If you don't, it's pretty embarrassing because I just think you're trying to be too clever
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You really are. If it works, fine, because you've taken the penalty kick and you've scored
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If you don't, I think it's quite embarrassing. Eze's one was a poor one because he didn't even chip it
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He's supposed to chip it over the goalkeeper and he rolled it along the floor. Keeper didn't even move
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It's almost like, wait, if the keeper moves and he's like, steppy, steppy, steppy
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And then it was like, I don't think they even would have made it to the goal if the team had only been there
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But I think more importantly, Paul, two games where they've conceded five Crystal Palace
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which for Oliver Glesner would be a little bit alarming with the semi-final of the FA Cup coming up
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I saw them play at Man City last week and they started really well
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I thought, wow, this is a Palace team, in form, full of confidence
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They're going to beat City. and then City turned it on and literally blew them away
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Defensively, they just looked unbalanced. Palace, they didn't look confident. And then they've gone to Newcastle and got beat five in the midweek
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So you can see some logic in my thinking here. I'm going to go Crystal Palace one, Bournemouth nil
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They're going to keep a clean sheet. That has to be imperative for Crystal Palace
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Bournemouth feeling the pressure as well. where they've got back to winning ways this week
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but I think they're feeling the pressure in terms of qualified for Europe as well
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So I'm going to go, yeah, Palace 1, Bournemouth 0. It's funny, isn't it
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There's a few teams this season, Bournemouth have won, Palace have won as well, where it's been a really good run
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then a bad run, and then a decent run. And it's with Palace as well
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It's like you say, it's not how you start, it's how you finish. And it seems like they're finishing
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the way they started the season because they were awful and then got on this really good run
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and now, like you say, 10 goals in two games is a bit of a worry
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but it's coming to an end as far as you're concerned. I think they need to, one, have a clean sheet, be really solid, resilient
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I think it's going to be a close game and they're obviously focused
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Their focus is now on the semi-final, the FA Cup. Yeah. Well, I'm going to go with a Palace win as well, but I'm going to go 2-1
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So Palace at 11th, 43, Bournemouth at 8th. see they just need to get a few wins together towards the end of the season
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Bournemouth but you know beat Fulham and then drew with West Ham lost to Ipswich
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lost to Brentford right so we both agreed then on a on a Palace win next
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game then now I wonder what you think about this one Everton against Manchester
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City Everton they're just moving up and they're moving up and it's now 13th on
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38 points Manchester City a fifth so they desperately need this Champions League
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place after Palace and they're on 55 points. I am going to go for an Everton win here, Clive
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I don't know whether you agree with me on this, but above Manchester United and Spurs
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they beat Forest, true with Arsenal. And it's only Liverpool that seem to have beaten them recently
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So I'm actually going to go for an Everton win 2-1 against Manchester City. What do you reckon? I think you're absolutely right
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Everton found consistency under David Moyes. They've been resilient. They've won games
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They've been in every game they've played under him. And I think it's a really tough
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game for City. City are in fifth and fifth place gets you into the Champions League now
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Yeah. Because of Arsenal win and qualification for the semi of the Champions League that opens up fifth place for Champions League qualification So they now in fifth place City so they in a Champions League position
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I was impressed by them against Palace last weekend. They were fed. Kevin Bruyne was unbelievable
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Everything that you know he's capable of doing, he did against Palace. Assists, goals, he scored a wonderful free kick
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I just got that little bit of a feeling that this is Man City closing the season out
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They know what they're going for. Invariably, it's normally obviously the Premier League title
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but they know they're going for Champions League qualification. I think it's going to be a really good game, really close game
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I'm going to go Everton 1, Manchester City 2. Right. Okay, so 2-1 in the other direction
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What's going to happen with Manchester City? Because Kevin De Bruyne, like you say, he was magnificent
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but then he may go missing in this one and he's coming to the end
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We don't know exactly what's going to happen. What do you think? Is it going to be Saudi Arabia
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or is there another move, do you think, in this country? There's still, I don't know, it's sort of out of wages
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isn't it, really? Yeah, possibly. He obviously knows himself, exactly how he feels physically
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how he can deal with the Premier League. Maybe it might be the richest of Saudi Arabia
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I have to say... You don't need them. I suppose there's no such thing
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He's not having enough money, though, is there? I mean, there's always more. No, absolutely. Yeah
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And there's nothing that he hasn't done playing for Manchester City, winning the Premier League, winning the Champions League
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He's done everything he can for them. You know, I think he'll go down as one of their greatest players
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So there's nothing more he can do. So it should be a really
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I think it'll be a wonderful send-off from City supporters and the football club for what he's contributed
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Fine. So, one, two, two, one from me. Next one, West Ham versus Southampton
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Poor old Southampton. I don't think anybody ever predicts them to get anything out of anything
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Ten points. Is it one point? They're still one point away from Derby
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Is that right? They need the point, yes. They're already the earliest team, Rerikko
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He said that was at Spurs. so now I don't know what what do you have for play for a situation like that what what do players
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think is it themselves and then just thinking I may get a move out of this or it must be the most
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difficult time it is a very difficult time I have played in in a relegated team and and it's pretty
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awful you are you are as a professional trying to show what you're capable of whether it as you
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rightly say, it could be a move in the summer somewhere else, stay in the Premier League
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Or, you know, Southampton will already be focusing on rebuilding, looking at who they're going
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to keep, who's going, what they're going to assemble for a challenge in the Championship
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next season. The pressure's off, they're down, they're done. I thought they were pretty
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poor at Spurs a few weeks ago. Very, very disappointing in the way that, just the way
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that they played that game, considering they were going to be relegated
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had they got beaten. So, I think today... Sorry, Clive, it's not even about
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the skill of the players or the tactics. It's just about heart
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And there was an answer, it didn't even seem to be that, did there? And that's what all supporters want to see
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from their side, is to know that they're given 100%. I mean, I'm going to use every cliche going
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But it's true, that's what you want to see. You always forgive players when you see them get everything
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And the fans are all cheering them and support. I mean, sometimes, you know, you cheer them
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even if they're not doing well, but they're trying hard. But there was nothing there
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And I'm surprised they got the reception they did. I thought the Southampton supporters were incredible at Spurs
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They really were. I just didn't quite understand the approach, their mentality, the players' mentality
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They didn't take a chance. They looked like they were playing scared
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It was like, I'm just going to... They didn't want to get on the ball
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They try to defend 0-0, which I just find incredible. So I think West Ham still need..
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I know it looks like the bottom three have gone, but I still think West Ham, who are obviously fourth bottom
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they don't want to finish there. And this is a chance for them to pick up three valuable points
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So I'm going to go West Ham 2, Southampton 0. I'm the same. I've got 2-0
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Because West Ham have won since February. I mean, that's just crazy. So, yeah, it's the time you want to play Southampton
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So 2-0, I absolutely agree with you there. Right, Aston Villa are playing Newcastle
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So Newcastle are on fire. There's no question about that. I think, is it six on the trot they've won now
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In all competitions, yeah, that's including the League Cup final and five Premier League wins back-to-back
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They are, as you say, Paul, absolutely on fire. What a brilliant, obviously a magnificent win in the League Cup
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but they've harried that in. I think the euphoria of that, I'm sure they've been partying
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but they're enjoying themselves and they are playing some scintillating football, which the Newcastle supporters will be enjoying
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They're still partying for sure, the Newcastle supporters. Yeah. And this is a massive game
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Obviously Villa off the back of an unbelievable effort in the Champions League against PSG nearly turning it around They will want more of Champions League football next season So this for me is the game of the week
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It really is. And New Card, let's face it, they could end up runners-up, couldn't they
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the way they're going? They could go second. They could certainly get close to Arsenal
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in second place at the moment. I think they've leapfrogged Notts Forest
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They're in third as it stands. They're on this brilliant run. And I just think they might continue it
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I think the Champions League exploits of Villa will just take a little bit out of them
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I'm going to go Aston Villa 1 at Newcastle 2. I've gone exactly the same
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Yep, 2-1 Newcastle as well. I think they're just too good at the moment. And let's go to Sunday
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So West London derby, then Fulham against Chelsea. Fulham, a mixed bag
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There's no question about that. Chelsea, well, they're a funny old team as well, to be honest with you, aren't they
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Let's be honest. 9th, Fulham. Chelsea are sick. They are going for that Champions League
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but are they good enough, do you think, to get in the Champions League places, Chelsea
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I think beginning of the season, they showed what they're capable of. I think their lack of consistency has certainly cost them
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I think there's a few areas of the field that they still need to address Chelsea
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although they brought in so many players. I think Fulham have done really well
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Michael Silva's done a good job there. I think this is going to be a really tight West London derby
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and I'm going to go Fulham won, Chelsea won. I thought he was. Look at the same
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I promise I'm not going to copy it. I'll go first next time, but I've got one one as well. No problem
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Ipswich and Arsenal. Right, Ipswich then are 18th. Desperately now. I mean, they're just clinging on by their fingernails, aren't they
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Yeah. They're 18th. They're on 21 points. We know all about Arsenal, of course, and that amazing performance
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There's no question about that. I mean, talking on a Spurs perspective, you just put your hands up and say you can't argue
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with what they did. two great performances to go over to the Bernabeu
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and do what they did as well. You know, are they taking their eye off the ball
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a little bit now, do you think? Or does that not exist
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Because it's all about the Champions League. They're not going to win the title. It looks like Champions League for next year
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whether they win it or not, it's pretty much guaranteed. So what do you do if you're playing
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if you're Mikel Arteta right now? Just more of the way? Well, you're keeping a whole squad alive
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if you're keeping everybody fit, you're resting players. Obviously, you know, the priority is now going to be
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that semi-final Champions League semi-final. A game against PSG, which is, again
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what a mouth-watering prospect that is. But I just think the whole club
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will be, you know, will be buoyed by the two performances. The result
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qualifying for that semi-final berth. I think Ipswich, I'm the Kieran Keller
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They've given everything they can. I really feel that, you know, it's been a monumental effort from them
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And you really can't ask for much more. They've literally been in every game
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I know Spurs went there and won four, but not too many teams have beaten them heavily
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They've given everybody a run for their money. And I think they'll give Arsenal a run for their money in this one
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But I'm going to let you go first. Okay. I'm going to give Ipswich a goal. I am going to give Ipswich a goal
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And I'm going to say one-two. I've given Ipswich a goal. One-two for me. One-two
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Just one-two. I think it'll be close, but I think Arsenal will just come through
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I think Mikko Oteta will make a few changes. He'll give a few fringe players the opportunity
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He'll take one or two out just to manage them going to that semi-final
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But, yeah, Ipswich 1, Arsenal 2 for me. How good is Declan Weiss
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He's £100 million worth. There's absolutely no doubt about that. I mean, that's when you get clubs that will spend huge money on one player or anything
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is that's won and it's paid off more. He's worth more than that, isn't he
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Oh, Paul, his two performances, his three kicks in the first leg. I just thought when you go into the Bernard Bar
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and you have the presence and confidence to play in the way that he did
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it just shows, I think it was fantastic recruitment from Arsenal. They wanted a player of that stature
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They needed a player who had that. And Declan Rice has showed it
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And he showed it in the biggest game. So, yeah, at the moment, one of, if not one of the best midfield players in the world
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Yeah, yeah. Okay, Manchester United against Wolves. Right, so Man United then
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14th and 38th is a bad season for Manchester United. And 16th, Wolves
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Wolves look like the world. They've escaped it, but they're having a little run now
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Obviously, they beat Spurs 4-2 at Molyneux last weekend. And Manchester United, you know, I fancy..
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And they got beat by Newcastle. I fancy Wolves to win this at Old Trafford
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I'm going to do 2-1 Wolves. 2-1 Wolves. I think Wolves has done brilliantly
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A great performance against Spurs, scoring four. Manchester United, not one in three
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I think that's been the season. maybe pick up a result then don't win for two or three games
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a few draws inconsistency you just don't know what you're going to get
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from Man United I see them just edging this one I think it be I think it be almost a demand of the supporters at Old Trafford that they get a result I don think it be easy I think Wolves are confident
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They're safe. They're enjoying themselves. Difficult game for Man Utd, but I'm going to go Man Utd 1, Wolves 0
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OK, so when you say about demand, though, how much are you aware when you're playing of what the fans are thinking
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what they're saying, mood of fans? Because I imagine fans have the right to react any way they want
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but it's never going to work. Is it when fans feel maybe tension in the crowd
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Does that affect you? Are you always aware of that when you're playing? Yeah, you can feel it
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You can feel how they're feeling in terms of what you're producing
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it's more of a din rather than being clear but certainly when
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they are behind you, when they're cheering there's no better feeling than that
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but when you know the unrest is there you can feel that unrest
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it certainly can affect you because there's a pressure you're almost even trying that little bit
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harder and that makes the whole thing even worse so Manchester United
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biggest club in the world or certainly one of certainly has been the biggest club
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in the world for many many years playing for Man United comes with great expectation and demand
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and that is none more so than now, the position they find themselves in
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So, yeah, a difficult time for Amer in the new manager. So you think, if you're a player and they're thinking
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well, you know, we need to sign some new players, if money is available. If you're a player, is it still going to be the draw
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for a player to go there or not anymore? Because players are young as well
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and they won't know everything about, I mean, they know Manchester United, but they won't know everything about the Ferguson history
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because as the years go on, the further that is away. So is there a draw still to Manchester United or not anymore
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Perhaps not as there was when United were in their pomp, when they were winning the Premier League year after year
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qualifying for the Champions League. I do think there's different markets. There's players who certainly pitch themselves in the Champions League or European market for playing European football each year
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The exposure, the finances, everything that that brings. The Premier League is always a draw
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Manchester United will always be a draw. But I think if you're a player who not necessarily have ambitions, but you feel that you want to play at the highest level
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maybe you're looking at, no disrespect, you might be looking at a Chelsea, a Newcastle
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rather than Manchester United, which is, in years gone by, unthinkable. It really was
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Yeah, and wait till you get back. And then there's got to be a point where they've got to try and build to get back
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And it's not easy. There's no game still going right, is there? Right, two more games then
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One left on Sunday and one that's on Monday. Leicester-Liverpool. So 13 points clear at the top
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It's done and dusted. Two wins will do it. But then again, if Arsenal lose, I suppose that's it
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It's done. Leicester 0 Liverpool 3 and I reckon you are going to say
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exactly the same You're absolutely right spot on I can't see Liverpool slipping up
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I think they're going to canter over the finish line obviously they've got nothing else to play for
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they haven't got European distractions they're just focused on finishing this off
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and what has been an unbelievable season yes they would have wanted to go
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further into the Champions League. Yes, they would have wanted to win the League Cup
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but there's no doubt the Premier League title is the big one
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And I see them comfortably beating Leicester. Yeah, absolutely. So finally, then the last game, and this is Monday
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so here we are. I'm going to leave you to do the first one
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because I hate predicting losses, but we've been right over the last couple of games
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15th Tottenham Hotspur then in third with 37 points playing Nottingham Forest
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who are in fourth with 57 it's at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Monday night Clive with your heads up your heart well yeah I'm
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I'm trying to be sensible here Forest have lost their last two
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Premier League games they're really coming under pressure in respect of that Champions League qualification
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everybody was saying it was done Liverpool win the title Arsenal second
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Forest are third and they're going into the Champions League. Oh, how it's changed and how close it's going to be
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I just think Spurs are going to win this one. And I know you say to me, well, you think Spurs are going to win every game
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I haven't recently, but I do think Spurs will win this one 2-1
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2-1. I'll say, I've got 2-1 Forest written down
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As much as it hurts me, I'm just going to say it, put it out there, and then we can leave it there
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Oh, absolutely. Clive, always a pleasure. Happy Easter. Thanks a lot. And to you
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Thank you
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