Premier League Predictions Gameweek 38 - Brian McClair On The Panel
Brian McClair's Premier League Picks
- Brian McClair's Panel Pick 1: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Chelsea - 10/1 With Betovo
- Brian McClair's Panel Pick 2: Man Utd 1-1 Aston Villa - 13/2 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.
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.
Nottingham Forest Vs Chelsea, Sunday, 4pm
It is all to play for on the final day of the season when Nottingham Forest host Chelsea, with the result deciding who could finish in the Champions League places.
Five English sides will qualify through the league, up from the usual four, with an extra place secured because of positive results by Premier League clubs in Europe this season.
Chelsea know a win would be enough to secure qualification, but Forest need to beat the Blues and hope at least one team above them slips up if they are to grab a spot in Europe's elite competition.
Brian says: "This is probably the pick of the games on Sunday from an outsider's point of view with so much riding on the fixture.
"Forest have been in contention for the Champions League for most of the year and, although they are assured of European football next season, they would love to make the top five.
"Only a win will do if they are to achieve this, a result which could also cost Chelsea a place in the tournament next season, and I can see them getting the victory."
Brian McClair's Panel Pick 1: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Chelsea - 10/1 With Betovo
Man Utd Vs Aston Villa, Sunday, 4pm
Manchester United conclude their difficult league campaign at home to Champions League-chasing Aston Villa on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim’s side will be eager to see the back of this season, which has seen them record their lowest ever finish in the Premier League, and lose the Europa League final to Tottenham.
Villa know only a win will do if they are to return to playing in the Champions League next season, but even then they still have to hope other results go their way.
Brian says: "All the teams between second and seventh have something to do in order to secure Champions League football next season, including Aston Villa.
"They will have to rely on results to go their way too, but that will count for nothing unless they win this game.
"This could be the best time to go to Old Trafford as United will be down after their defeat in the Europa League final on Wednesday, but I still fancy them to have enough to dent Villa's chances."
Brian McClair's Panel Pick 2: Man Utd 1-1 Aston Villa - 13/2 With Betovo
Brian McClair's Full Premier League Predictions For Gameweek 38
Sunday, May 25, 4pm
Bournemouth 3-1 Leicester
Fulham 1-3 Man City
Ipswich 2-2 West Ham
Liverpool 4-1 Crystal Palace
Man Utd 1-1 Aston Villa
Newcastle 2-0 Everton
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Chelsea
Southampton 0-2 Arsenal
Tottenham 1-1 Brighton
Wolves 1-2 Brentford
