Chelsea faces a tough test weekend as they face Newcastle United at St. James Park. Chelsea are winless in their last five matches domestically and has lost three consecutive matches in a row.
Graham Potter’s side are also winless in their last four Premier League games including a back-to-back defeat against Arsenal and Brighton.
Chelsea are now seventh in the Premier League and could slip downwards with a defeat to Newcastle United.
Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches and are third in the Premier League.
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Arsenal can maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League before the World Cup break with a win over Wolverhampton at the Molineux.
Previewing Newcastle United V Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal on Sportskeeda, Paul Merson has predicted a 1-1 draw between Newcastle United and Chelsea and a win for Arsenal.
What is Paul Merson’s prediction for Newcastle United V Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal?
Newcastle United vs Chelsea
“This is going to be a very interesting game. Chelsea were blown away by Arsenal last week. If they lose to Newcastle now, they may well find themselves 16 points away from the top of the Premier League table.
“Graham Potter did well for some time when he first came in, but he’s not Brighton’s manager anymore. He can’t afford to lose to Arsenal at home and then say that they were the better team on the day. You can do that with Brighton but at Chelsea, the fans will ask questions.
“If I asked a hundred Chelsea fans to name their best team for the game this weekend, not a single one of them would be sure. That’s not the case with Arsenal, and it’s a worrying sign for Chelsea. Potter can’t keep changing his team. He’s been there for nearly two months, and he still doesn’t know what his best team is.
“With Chelsea, I think the recent results have caught up with the changes at the club. If they lose this match, Liverpool would go past them, and I wouldn’t be shocked if that does happen. Thomas Tuchel never lost consecutive games as Chelsea’s manager in the Premier League. I can’t remember the last time Chelsea lost three league games on the trot, and it could happen this weekend. I do like Graham Potter, and I hope he gets it right.
“Newcastle are absolutely flying at the moment. If they win this game, they will fancy their chances in the top-four race. The name of the game is to beat lesser teams and avoid defeat against the big clubs.
“Newcastle have got to be careful and they need to make sure they don’t get caught up in the occasion. I think this game will end in a draw – I don’t see Chelsea winning, and that’s a big compliment to Newcastle. Prediction: Newcastle United 1-1 Chelsea.”
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
“Arsenal are playing so well at the moment. They looked like title contenders against Chelsea. They knew what they were doing, and they were passing the ball well. That was a big game, and they passed their test quite easily.
“Gabriel Jesus may not score goals, but he brings so much to the party. He makes a difference on the pitch, and he’s taken Arsenal to a different level. If they lose a couple of games, however, people will be looking at him – that’s just the way it works. We saw it years ago with Emile Heskey. Everybody loved playing alongside him, but they lost a few games and his performances came under the microscope.
“I can’t name a single player of the season for Arsenal so far – that’s how good they’ve been. They’ve become a proper team. I think they’ve got too much for Wolves and should be able to win this game. Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-3 Arsenal.”
