Paul Merson Predicts Premier League Matchday 24 Results As Title, Relegation Battles Intensify

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has shared his predictions for Matchday 24 of the Premier League, with several high profile fixtures set to shape both the title race and the relegation battle this weekend and on Monday night.

The headline Premier League fixture on Saturday sees Arsenal travel to Leeds United, while Chelsea welcome West Ham United to Stamford Bridge in a London derby. Liverpool are set to host Newcastle United at Anfield in another crucial clash involving European hopefuls.

Sunday’s schedule includes Fulham against Manchester United, Aston Villa facing Brentford, Nottingham Forest hosting Crystal Palace, and a heavyweight showdown between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. The round ends on Monday night with Sunderland taking on Burnley in a key relegation six pointer.

Speaking via Sportskeeda, Merson predicted:

“Leeds United 0-2 Arsenal
Wolves 1-2 Bournemouth
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Everton
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United
Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United
Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford
Manchester United 2-1 Fulham
Nottingham Forest 2-0 Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester City
Sunderland 3-1 Burnley”

Title Race and European Places Heating Up

Arsenal currently lead the Premier League table with 50 points from 23 matches, holding a narrow advantage over Manchester City and Aston Villa, both on 46 points. Manchester United sit fourth on 38 points, while Chelsea and Liverpool continue to push for European qualification.

Further down the table, Fulham, Brentford and Newcastle remain firmly in contention for continental places, with tight margins separating several mid table sides.

At the other end of the standings, West Ham, Burnley and Wolves occupy the relegation zone, with Sunderland hovering just above danger. Monday’s clash between Sunderland and Burnley could prove pivotal in determining who stays afloat as the season progresses.

With only 15 games remaining after this round, every point carries added weight. Matchday 24 promises drama, pressure and potentially decisive moments in both the title chase and the survival battle.

Premier League Matchday 24 Fixtures and Kick-Off Times

Saturday
Leeds United vs Arsenal
4 p.m.
Wolves vs Bournemouth
4 p.m.
Brighton vs Everton
4 p.m.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
6:30 p.m.
Liverpool vs Newcastle United
9 p.m.

Sunday, 1 February
Aston Villa vs Brentford
3 p.m.
Manchester United vs Fulham
3 p.m.
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace
3 p.m.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
5:30 p.m.

Monday, 2 February
Sunderland vs Burnley
9 p.m.