Former Premier League and La Liga striker, Michael Owen has tipped Tottenham Hotspur to defeat Arsenal at home in today’s Premier League fixture.
He also predicted Chelsea to beat Fulham on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League fixture at the Stamford Bridge.
According to him, Manchester United will beat Southampton on Saturday evening in the Premier League fixture at Old Trafford.
Owen, however, tipped Liverpool to beat Everton on Sunday evening in the Premier League fixture.
Owen told BetVictor: “Arsenal came from behind to win the reverse fixture at the Emirates 4-2 back in December, but I expect their North London rivals to gain their revenge back at Wembley in another hugely entertaining derby.
“Spurs’ have won five of their last seven PL home games against the Gunners and will want to bounce back, having lost their last two PL games on the road this week. They take a three-goal lead to Dortmund midweek and the Champions League looks their only realistic chance of silverware this term.
“The Gunners meanwhile, have picked up six home points this week and a win for Unai Emery’s side would take them within a point of their neighbours. The away side have only won one of the last 16 north London derbies and Arsenal remain vulnerable on their travels.
“I feel Spurs will extend the gap between the sides to seven points in Saturday’s early kick-off.”
Commenting on the Chelsea vs Fulham game, Owen said: “Chelsea are unbeaten in their 17 PL games against their west London rivals and I would be surprised if the Cottagers bucked that trend in a game they simply cannot afford to lose given their defeat at St Mary’s midweek Chelsea bounced back from their League Cup defeat to beat Spurs midweek.
“The selection of Willy Caballero in goal for the Blues and the reaction he got from his players midweek suggested to me that Maurizio Sarri is very much in charge at the Bridge and has the full backing of his squad. Michael’s Tip: Chelsea to win 4/7.”
On Man United vs Southampton game, he said: “United remain unbeaten domestically under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and their injury-ravaged team were too good for Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park midweek. United have picked up five more points than any other club in the division since the Norwegian took charge.
“The Saints gained a valuable three points at home to Fulham midweek to ease their relegation worries although they remain just two points above the drop zone. As a former striker I enjoyed Romelu Lukaku’s predatory goals at Palace midweek. Although eight of his 10 PL goals so far this season have come on the road, I expect the Belgium international to be among the goals back at Old Trafford.”
Commenting on Everton vs Liverpool game, Owen said: “Liverpool go into Sunday’s Merseyside derby unbeaten in their last 18 games against their local rivals although Everton gave Jurgen Klopp’s side a real test at Anfield when only a freakish late winner from Divock Origi separated the sides.
“Both teams had comfortable midweek wins, but the Blues are not in the same form as they were when the sides met in December and they have already lost at home to Spurs and Manchester City so far this season with Chelsea, United and Arsenal still to come to Goodison. Whatever the result of the game at the Vitality Stadium 24-hours earlier, I believe Liverpool will be top of the table come Sunday night. Michael’s Tip: Liverpool to win to nil 9/5.”
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