Robbie Savage Premier League tips: Spurs can punish ‘lethargic’ Man Utd, Newcastle to stun Man City
- Seb Sternik
- 17 August 2023
Planet Sport Bet ambassador Robbie Savage shares his picks ahead of this weekend’s Premier League games.
Another blockbuster weekend of Premier League action awaits, and we have just the right man to go through all nine matches.
Former Leicester City, Blackburn Rovers and Derby County midfielder Robbie Savage expects plenty of goals and even a couple of shocks over the next few days.
Here, the ex-Wales international shares his thoughts on all nine matches and provides a tip in each.
Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United
"Both teams opened up their Premier League season with defeats, albeit Nottingham Forest at the Emirates actually did okay. I said they'd score a goal, they certainly did. They looked so threatening in attack.
"With the game being played at the City Ground, I fancy Nottingham Forest to beat Sheffield United. It's going to be a tough season for Sheffield United. I'm saying Nottingham Forest to win this game to nil."
Fulham vs Brentford
"Fulham with a great opening day win at Goodison Park. Brentford 2-2 against Spurs. There will be goals in this one.
"Brentford are missing Ivan Toney but they've still got very good attacking options. Jimenez and Mitrovic for Fulham. I think there will be goals in this one, both teams to score, I'm going to go with a Brentford away win."
TIP: Brentford to win
Liverpool vs Bournemouth
"We all know what happened last season when Bournemouth visited Anfield. They got beat 9-0. There's not going to be nine goals in this game but there will be a few.
"I think Liverpool, good start at Stamford Bridge in the 1-1 draw. I think they looked such a threat in that first half. They'll have more possession, they'll have more of the ball. They won't play on the counter, they'll dominate this game.
"I'm going with goals, it's going to be three for Liverpool, none to Bournemouth."
TIP: Liverpool to win 3-0
Wolverhampton vs Brighton
"The last time these two teams met in the Premier League was back in April where Brighton won 6-0.
"Brighton on the back of scoring four goals as well on the opening day, they'll be going to Wolves full of confidence. But Wolves should be full of confidence as well. That performance against Manchester United was absolutely terrific.
"I've tipped Wolves to go down this season, but if they perform like that, there's no way in the world Wolves will be relegated from the Premier League.
"They were so unfortunate not to get anything [from Old Trafford]. How on earth was that not a penalty is beyond me. How on earth did Wolves not score at Old Trafford with so many shots is beyond me.
"This will be a good game, there will be goals. I'm going with a Wolves 2-1 win."
TIP: Wolves to win 2-1
Tottenham vs Manchester United
"Spurs have won just one of their last nine against Manchester United in the Premier League. On the opening day they got the 2-2 draw at Brentford.
"Manchester United in that first game [1-0 win over Wolves] looked a little bit lethargic, looked tired, they looked like they had a really hectic pre-season. They were very fortunate to beat Wolves.
"I think Spurs at home in this one, they can change that record to two wins from 10. I think Spurs will nick this one 2-1.
"United, they just looked tired, lethargic, the midfield area was so open. I think Spurs, in this one, 2-1."
TIP: Tottenham to win 2-1
Manchester City vs Newcastle
"Game of the weekend, Man City take on Newcastle.
"Man City on the back of winning the Super Cup, I didn't think they played that well, they had a bit of travel and no Kevin De Bruyne, out for three or four months. That's a huge, huge blow.
"Looking at the team now, take away Kevin De Bruyne's assists, Gundogan no longer at the football club, Mahrez. They have lost assists and goals.
"Newcastle - what a start. Five goals against Aston Villa. Some people have tipped Aston Villa for the top four. They were magnificent. Tonali, what a debut. People coming off the bench to make an impact. Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes.
"Do not be surprised if there's goals and quite a few of them. I'm going to go with Manchester City two, Newcastle United three."
TIP: Newcastle to win 3-2
Aston Villa vs Everton
"Everton are winless in their last eight Premier League games against Aston Villa and where are their goals going to come from?
"Sean Dyche and his team will feel aggrieved that ruled out goal, absolute nonsense, it should've stood. But they go to Villa Park on the back of another defeat in the Premier League.
"Aston Villa, can they bounce back from that hammering at St James' Park? They've lost Tyrone Mings, but it's an opportunity now for a Pau Torres to come into the side.
"I think there will be goals in this one - all for Aston Villa. I'm going 2-0 for Villa."
West Ham vs Chelsea
"Both teams drawing on the opening day. Chelsea made more signings this week, taking the spending under Todd Boehly to around a billion pounds.
"He's getting a young dynamic squad - a squad who will compete at the top end of the Premier League this season.
"They've made some really good signings, to the extent I think they'll go to West Ham and win the game.
"Both teams to score, but I'm going 2-1 for Chelsea."
TIP: Chelsea to win 2-1
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
"Both teams enjoyed an opening day victory. Arsenal weren't convincing against Nottingham Forest, but Saka produced a worldie from outside the box.
"I think there will be goals in this one. It will be a great atmosphere at Selhurst Park with that crowd behind the goal getting their team going.
"Obviously though, Arenal will be going there full of confidence. I think both teams will score but I'm going with a 2-1 Arsenal away win."
TIP: Arsenal to win 2-1
