Premier League Predictions Gameweek 36 - Brian McClair On The Panel

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Last Updated: May 9, 2025

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Premier League Predictions Gameweek 36 - Brian McClair On The Panel

Brian McClair's Premier League Picks

Brian McClair's Panel Pick 1: Bournemouth 1-3 Aston Villa - 15.00 With Betovo
Brian McClair's Panel Pick 2: Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea - 7.00 With Betovo

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

In four seasons at Celtic, Brian 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, Brian 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.

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Brian joins The Panel for the 2024/25 Premier League season to pass expert judgement and give his score predictions for all of the games whilst The Panel examine the football betting sites to find the best odds.

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

Bournemouth Vs Aston Villa, Saturday, 5.30pm

Bournemouth have given themselves a chance of qualifying for Europe next season and take on top-five chasing Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium in a crucial clash on Saturday.

They came from behind to do the double over Arsenal last weekend with a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium and now sit eighth in the table and seven points off Saturday's opponents.

Unai Emery's side sit outside of the top six, but just three points off squeezing themselves into the top five and the Champions League qualifying spots.

Brian says: “Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five Premier League games with two wins and three draws.

"After their 2-1 win at Arsenal last week, the Cherries are looking to win consecutive league games for the first time since January.

“However, Aston Villa are also in good form and have won seven of their last nine Premier League fixtures.

“There’s a lot riding on this one, but I just think Villa will want it more.”

Brian McClair's Panel Pick 1: Bournemouth 1-3 Aston Villa - 15.00 With Betovo

Newcastle Vs Chelsea, Sunday, 12pm

With only three games remaining in the 2024/25 Premier League season, Newcastle and Chelsea meet at St James' Park in what could be a decisive showdown for a top-five place.

The Blues' 3-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge last week put Enzo Maresca's side level on points with the Magpies, who drew 1-1 at Brighton and currently hold fourth by virtue of having scored four more goals than the west London club.

Seven points separate second from seventh at the top of the table, and just three from Manchester City in third and Nottingham Forest in sixth, making this one of the standout games of the weekend.

Brian says: “Newcastle have won seven of their last 11 home Premier League games versus Chelsea.

“In terms of recent results, Eddie Howe's men are in great form and have lost just once in their last eight Premier League matches.

“The Magpies have already beaten Chelsea 2-0 at St James’ Park this season in the EFL Cup. However, I can see this being a draw in what should be a tight contest.”

Brian McClair's Panel Pick 2: Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea - 7.00 With Betovo

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