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Jacob Leeks

Michael Owen's Premier League predictions, including Man Utd vs Wolves

Michael Owen has backed Manchester United to continue their unbeaten run when they host Wolves.

United have not lost in their last eight Premier League games and currently lie in fourth place in the top flight.

They host a Wolves side on Wednesday who have picked up just one win in the league so far in December.

And former Liverpool star Owen has backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to hand Wolves more December pain with a 1-0 win.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping his Manchester United side can continue their unbeaten run at home to Wolves (PA)

Manchester United are brimming with confidence,” he told BetVictor.

“Their patchy home form was given a massive boost in their demolition of Leeds just over a week ago. They take on a Wolves side who despite looking good going forward, are struggling in front of goal.

“I think Wolves could sit in and play for a point, but if they do, United may just have enough to break them down.”

Owen also believes Tottenham will get their title challenge back on track at home to Fulham.

Jose Mourinho has seen his Tottenham side slip out of the top four (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Spurs have not won in five Premier League games, slipping outside the top four. But Owen predicts they will ease past struggling Fulham.

“Fulham may set up to frustrate Spurs here, but with Son and Kane going forward, the home side should have enough to take the points,” Owen said.

“Jose Mourinho’s men have been professional all season, and I think they’ll set out to break the deadlock early. If that materialises, I could see them running out comfortable winners.”

Chelsea fell to a disappointing defeat at Arsenal last time out (Pool via REUTERS)

Mourinho’s former side Chelsea have also suffered recent struggles, but Owen thinks the Blues and Liverpool will bounce back to winning ways.

“The Blues will have to be wary of Aston Villa,” he said.

“However, I reckon Chelsea will have just too much going forward and I fancy them to take all three points.

Newcastle are enduring a poor run of form and now have the huge task of welcoming Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on December 27, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)

“The visitors have hit form just at the right time of year, and I can see them picking up another vital three points on the road.”

Arsenal were Chelsea’s tormenters last time out, picking up a 3-1 win, but Owen thinks they will be brought back down to earth away at Brighton.

“We all know about Arsenal’s troubles, but Brighton aren’t doing much better,” he said.

“Despite both teams being out of form, I think both managers will fancy winning this. That said, it’s hard to make a case for either side and I wouldn’t be surprised at all if it ended all square.”

Owen has also predicted wins for top four contenders Manchester City and Leicester, as well as Southampton and Leeds.

In a crucial match between two relegation contenders, Owen has backed Burnley to claim three points at home to Sheffield United.

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