Alan Shearer’s FA Cup and Premier League predictions including Arsenal vs Newcastle

Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer (Picture: Getty)

Alan Shearer has revealed his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League and the two FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.

Wednesday saw a change at the top of the league table, as Manchester City followed up their win against Arsenal with a narrow victory over Burnley to leapfrog their rivals with five games to go.

But with Pep Guardiola’s side in FA Cup action against Southampton, Arsenal can temporarily move back into first with a victory against Newcastle United at the Emirates on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Tottenham face a must-win visit to Wolves as they look to get their first win under Roberto De Zerbi to kickstart their bid to avoid relegation.

And on Sunday, Callum McFarlane is back in the Chelsea hotseat and hoping to guide the Blues to the FA Cup final with victory against Leeds United just four days after the sacking of Liam Rosenior.

As ever, England legend and Betfair ambassador Alan Shearer has revealed his predictions to Metro ahead of this latest weekend of Premier League and FA Cup action.

Premier League

Sunderland vs Nottm Forest

Nottingham Forest are inching closer to survival (Picture: Getty)

The Stadium of Light is a tough place to go. You know how physical Sunderland will be and once the crowd gets behind them it will be a tough game. But with the form Forest are in and Morgan Gibbs-White full of belief, I am going to go for a draw. It will be a good point for Forest.

I think Gibbs-White is staking a claim for the World Cup. If he gets amongst the goals in a few more games between now and the end of the season, that is a big call for Thomas Tuchel, to shout out how great a form he’s in.

Alan’s Prediction: Draw

Fulham vs Aston Villa

This is a tough one to call. We don’t know what’s happening with Marco Silva in terms of what he’s doing. They’ve had a reasonable season Fulham but have got some good players in their team.

However, Villa and the way they are going, I am going to go for an away win. I think Villa will do it with Ollie Watkins finding his goals again, Morgan Rogers the same.

Alan’s Prediction: Aston Villa Win

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

Liverpool picked up a huge win against Everton last weekend (Picture: Getty)

Liverpool scraped a win against Fulham at Anfield recently, they scraped a win and found a way against their rivals Everton in the derby pretty much in the same way, and I think they will have too much for Palace. Home win.

It is a great opportunity for Palace to win a European competition. Winning the FA Cup last year, it would be great again winning a trophy in Europe again, so my guess is all their eyes will be on Europe and not on the Premier League

Alan’s Prediction: Liverpool Win

West Ham vs Everton

Everton are a really good side, especially away from home, they’ve got a good record. It is a tough one for West Ham, who are desperate to win. They will be at home, but I am not sure they will have enough to win it, so I am going to say a draw.

A win this weekend would put Everton back on track for Europe. I thought they were a tad unlucky against Liverpool last week, but I will stick with a draw here.

Alan’s Prediction: Draw

Wolves vs Tottenham

It is an absolute must win for Spurs. I do believe with the belief they might have picked up last weekend, whether it was from their performance or West Ham not winning at Palace. I think that will give them great encouragement. Had it been the other way, then I think they would be doomed. I think if they lose this weekend then they will go down.

Considering Wolves are already down, I am going to tip Spurs to win for the first time in a long time.

Alan’s Prediction: Tottenham Win

Arsenal vs Newcastle United

Arsenal have suffered back-to-back league defeats (Picture: Getty)

As much as I hope I’m wrong and I really hope I’m wrong, I see Arsenal bouncing back and winning this. I have no confidence in the form Newcastle are in. They need to come out and they need to improve. If they get beat, they have to go down fighting, and I didn’t see that last weekend against Bournemouth.

That was the hard thing to take from the defeat. When the managers under pressure and the players are having to prove a point, at least you need show some effort. That was the thing that hurt last weekend, the players have to come out with a response and fight for everything.

If they get beat, so be it, but they’ve got to do it with spirit. But I think Arsenal will bounce back with a home win, as much as it pains me to say it, but I hope I’m wrong.

Alan’s Prediction: Arsenal Win

Manchster United vs Brentford

Man United dug out a great result last weekend, with that one bit of quality in the game when Bruno Fernandes went down to that right-hand-side and pulls it back to Cunha. That was enough to get three points against a woeful Chelsea side.

I think they will have enough to beat Brentford at home, so I’m going to say a Man United home win. Bruno is a quality player. Where would Man United be without him? He has been the one consistent player there for so long now.

Alan’s Prediction: Man Utd Win

FA Cup Semi-Finals

Manchester City vs Southampton

Manchester City beat Liverpool to reach the FA Cup final four (Picture: Getty)

Southampton will make it tough. Pep will change it round and give a game to three or four of his players who haven’t started on a regular basis.

I watched Southampton in midweek, and obviously did the game against Arsenal at their place and they were really impressive then. They didn’t win the game in midweek against Bristol City but went behind twice and came back for a draw.

They are 20 games unbeaten; they will make it really difficult, but it would take a brave man to predict anything other than a Man City win.

Alan’s Prediction: Man City Win

Chelsea vs Leeds United

For Calum McFarlane, I know he worked with Rosenior as part of his team; but he did the Man City game before Rosenior was appointed and there was a big improvement in that game, when he took over.

There will likely be an improvement from Chelsea under the interim manager, but there is huge pressure on those players to perform. Leeds are pretty much guaranteed Premier League football next year, so there is not as much pressure on them. For that reason, I am going to go for a Leeds win.

It will be a brilliant atmosphere. The pressure is huge on Chelsea, not so much on Leeds, so it could be a good day out for the Leeds fans.

Alan’s Prediction: Leeds Win

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