Premier League Predictions Gameweek 9 - Brian McClair On The Panel

Brian McClair's Premier League Picks

• Brian McClair's Panel Pick 1: Everton 3-1 Fulham - 16/1 with Betovo
• Brian McClair's Panel Pick 2: West Ham 1-1 Man Utd - 6/1 with Betovo
• Brian McClair's Panel Pick 3: Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool - 5/1 with Betovo

Throughout the season, Manchester United and Celtic legend Brian McClair will be giving his predictions for every Premier League game.

In four seasons at Celtic, McClair made 204 appearances in all competitions and scored 126 goals, securing the Scottish Premier League and Scottish FA Cup while finishing as top-scorer for the Hoops on four occasions.

His prolific goalscoring record quickly attracted the attention of clubs south of the border and in 1987, McClair became Alex Ferguson's first signing at Manchester United, going on to win four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the European Cup Winners' Cup in his 11 years at Old Trafford.

Brian joins The Panel for the 2024/25 Premier League season and will pass expert judgement with his score predictions on all games whilst The Panel team will examine the best football betting sites to find the best odds should his predictions hit the back of the net.

Watch him discuss the games below and keep an eye on how Brian and The Panel get on each week this season.

Everton Vs Fulham, Saturday, 5:30pm

The Toffees started the season with a run of four consecutive losses, but have since turned things around, going unbeaten in their last four in the top flight.

Their 2-0 victory over struggling Ipswich Town last weekend helped move them five points clear of the relegation zone in the early standings.

Meanwhile, Fulham have suffered back-to-back losses against Manchester City and Aston Villa in recent weeks, following a five-match unbeaten streak in the league.

Marco Silva is looking to get back to winning ways against his former club and has won his last two away games against Everton in the Premier League.

Brian says: "Fulham are unbeaten in their last five Premier League games against Everton, winning three and drawing two and all those three wins came at Goodison Park.

"The Toffees are now unbeaten in four games with two wins and two draws and I'm going to take responsibility in Everton's turnaround in fortunes.

"Dwight McNeil has been involved in six goals in the Blues' last six games, scoring three and providing three assists and I'm going for a home win here."

Brian McClair's Panel Pick 1: Everton 3-1 Fulham - 16/1 with Betovo

West Ham Vs Man Utd, Sunday, 2pm

Manchester United's much needed win over Brentford gave them some momentum that they would very much like to keep going for their trip to West Ham. 

United seemed to be tottering on the ropes after the 3-0 home loss to Spurs, they dug in with a battling draw at Aston Villa before overturning a 1-0 deficit against the Bees at Old Trafford.

The Hammers have endured a pretty tepid season so far. A thrashing at Spurs last week wasn't ideal, and they will be hoping to bounce back quickly.

Prior to that 4-1 loss at Tottenham they enjoyed a 4-1 victory themselves over Ipswich, and Julen Lopetegui’s side find themselves sitting 15th in the table with eight points from eight games.

Brian says: “United have only won two of their last 17 visits to London and both were against Fulham.

"They've also only managed three clean sheets in their last three away games, two of which were 0-0.

"West Ham last recorded back-to-back home wins in 2023 where, in the second of those wins, they actually defeated Manchester United, but I'm going for the draw."

Brian McClair's Panel Pick 2: West Ham 1-1 Man Utd - 6/1 with Betovo

Arsenal Vs Liverpool, Sunday, 4:30pm

Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in a crucial Premier League title showdown.

The timing couldn't be worse for the Gunners, who are missing their injured captain Martin Odegaard, have William Saliba suspended, and may also be without Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber due to injuries.

A loss to Liverpool, following their recent league defeat to Bournemouth, would leave Arsenal trailing their title rivals by seven points.

Meanwhile, the Reds are thriving under new manager Arne Slot, having secured 11 wins from 12 games, including a 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig on Wednesday.

Brian says: “Liverpool are looking very strong and have only conceded three goals, which is the fewest in the Premier League.

"Arsenal will be without William Saliba, who was sent off at Bournemouth last week and that red card changed the game for the Gunners.

"They've had three players sent off already and their discipline needs to improve or they need to have more fortune with decisions.

"Arsenal are unbeaten in their last four against Liverpool but I'm going for a draw here."

Brian McClair's Panel Pick 3: Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool - 5/1 with Betovo

Brian McClair's Full Premier League Predictions For Gameweek 9

Friday 8pm

Leicester 2-0 Nottingham Forest

Saturday 3pm

Aston Villa 3-1 Bournemouth
Brentford 3-1 Ipswich
Brighton 2-2 Wolves
Man City 4-0 Southampton

Saturday 5:30pm

Everton 3-1 Fulham

Sunday 2pm

Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle
Crystal Palace 1-3 Tottenham
West Ham 1-1 Man Utd

Sunday 4:30pm

Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool