Shearer tips Man City win over Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal in EPL fixtures

Ex-Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has predicted key Premier League results for this weekend, tipping Manchester City to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Saturday 12:30pm kick-off will be Michael Carrick's first match as United's interim manager, with City aiming to close the six-point gap to league leaders Arsenal.

In the 4pm Saturday fixtures, Shearer backs Chelsea to win their London derby against Brentford, while leaders Arsenal are predicted to defeat Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in the late evening game. The predictions come as Arsenal hold a six-point lead over second-placed City heading into the weekend's matches.

Shearer shared his forecast on BetFair, where he also noted that Liverpool face Burnley in the 4pm Saturday slot. With United in transitional phase under Carrick and City chasing Arsenal, which of these predicted outcomes is most crucial for the title race?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/16/epl-shearer-predicts-man-utd-vs-man-city-chelsea-arsenal-fixtures/