Premier League Predictions Gameweek 18 - Brian McClair On The Panel

Brian McClair's Premier League Picks

• Brian McClair's Panel Pick 1: Southampton 2-1 West Ham - 9/1 with Bet442
• Brian McClair's Panel Pick 2: Wolves 0-2 Man Utd - 17/2 with Bet442

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 471 appearances in all competitions and scored 127 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 throughout the season.

Southampton 2-1 West Ham, Boxing Day, 3pm

Southampton host West Ham United at St Mary’s Stadium on Boxing Day in a clash between two sides who are desperate to turn their seasons around. 

For the Saints, who sit rock-bottom of the Premier League, it's a chance to bring some much-needed holiday cheer to their struggling campaign. 

Winless in their last seven matches and with only two goals in their previous five outings, Southampton’s lack of firepower has been a glaring issue that demands urgent attention.

Meanwhile, West Ham are in 14th place having secured two wins in their last six matches. 

With both teams in desperate need for points, a tense encounter could be on the cards in this Boxing Day clash.

Brian McClair's Panel Pick 1: Southampton 2-1 West Ham - 9/1 with Bet442

Wolves Vs Man Utd, Boxing Day, 5.30pm

Wolves face Manchester United in a Premier League clash between two struggling teams in desperate need of momentum. 

Wolves, 18th in the table, have endured a nightmare campaign, conceding a league-high 40 goals before manager Gary O'Neil’s departure. 

New boss Vítor Pereira brought a glimmer of hope with a clean sheet and emphatic victory over Leicester in his first game in charge, sparking optimism of a turnaround in fortunes.

Meanwhile, Manchester United's woes persist under Ruben Amorim, as the Red Devils languish in 13th with 22 points. 

Despite the managerial change, plenty of issues still plague the squad, with key players like Marcus Rashford being linked with a move as a rebuild looms. 

United will have to dig deep to avoid further setbacks, but Pereira’s new-look Wolves will aim to exploit their vulnerability.

Brian McClair's Panel Pick 2: Wolves 0-2 Man Utd - 17/2 with Bet442

Brian McClair's Full Premier League Predictions For Gameweek 18

Thursday, December 26, 2024 (Boxing Day)

12.30pm

Manchester City 3-0 Everton

3pm

AFC Bournemouth 2-0 Crystal Palace
Chelsea 3-1 Fulham
Newcastle United 2-1 Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Southampton 2-1 West Ham United

5.30pm

Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Manchester United

8pm

Liverpool 4-0 Leicester City

Friday, December 27, 2024

7.30pm

Brighton 1-1 Brentford

8.15pm

Arsenal 3-0 Ipswich Town