Paul Merson makes Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham predictions as 'flabbergasted' claim made

Another big weekend of Premier League action lies in wait, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all in action between big European ties. All three played during the week, but they will need to put their European efforts aside to take care of business in the Premier League.

Arsenal are in action against London rivals Brentford, while Chelsea take on strugglers Ipswich Town in their bid to stay in the lead of the top four race, and Tottenham take on Wolves as they look to keep up some momentum. Here we round up the predictions from SportsKeeda’s Paul Merson.

Arsenal vs Brentford

“As I said earlier, I don't think the Arsenal vs Real Madrid tie is over yet. That makes this a tricky game for the Gunners. Brentford are not an easy team to face in the Premier League. I don't think Mikel Arteta believes his team are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League despite the 3-0 win. So I'm expecting him to rest a few players against Brentford.

“Arsenal are 10 points clear of Manchester City in sixth-place, so they are in the driving seat for Champions League qualification next season. They have no chance of winning the league title anymore so they will focus on the Champions League.

“I wouldn't start Bukayo Saka in this game. He was excellent during midweek and Arsenal will need him fresh for the second leg. The same applies to Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, so I'm expecting a few changes with Raheem Sterling potentially involved from the start. Even with all the changes, I think Arsenal will get the three points. Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Brentford.”

Chelsea vs Ipswich Town

“I was flabbergasted by the Chelsea team last week against Brentford. I can't believe Enzo Maresca rested Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson! Playing in the Champions League is bigger than winning the Europa Conference League, so I'm not sure why he did it. With all the money Chelsea have spent, it would be a big concern if they cannot finish inside the top four.

“This game against Ipswich is a nice one for Chelsea to bounce back and get back in the groove. If they win this, they have six games left and their fate is still in their own hands. If you're Chelsea, I think you'd take that in their chase for top four.

“Chelsea are in action against Legia Warsaw in the Conference League. So I'm not sure if they start both Palmer and Jackson against Ipswich. Irrespective of that, I think they will win this game. Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Ipswich Town.”

Wolves vs Tottenham

“This is a nothing game for both teams. I'm picking Wolves to win because Tottenham have two season-defining matches, either side of this game, in the Europa League. Spurs' season is on the line and fans must understand that even if they lose against Wolves, all that matters is that they beat Frankfurt in the Europa League!

“When Matheus Cunha got the ban, I thought Wolves would be in trouble. But credit to them, they have been decent in recent weeks. Obviously, the fact that the three teams below them have been poor has helped them, but they still had to go out and win games, which they did. Prediction: Wolves 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur.”

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