As Liverpool head to the Etihad for a potentially title-defining weekend ahead in the Premier League, Paul Coyte and Clive Allen sat down to dissect the latest fixtures and give GBN members their predictions.
Clive also discussed working under the legendary Brian Clough when he played for England. Recalling life under the manager he said: "I played for Mr. Clough. And would you believe the one and only game that Brian Clough managed England. That was quite an experience. It really was 'young man'. He used to say, 'young man.'"
Paul asked: "Did he get your name right though?" Clive replied: "Thankfully he did. 'You better score every time you play for me, young man.' For England or England youth as it was, he said 'you're there to score, young man.' That was his motivational speech."
Clive went on to say: "He had an amazing presence. His football acumen was second to none. And obviously, the results he gained and in particular with Nottingham Forest are just legendary."
Liverpool are seeing their lead at the top diminish after a midweek draw away at Aston Villa.
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Now into this weeks predictions...
Leicester vs Brentford
Clive: 1-2
"I think Leicester have only won 1 in 6. They've got to start winning home games. This is a tough one. I always think Brentford for me are a difficult team to call."
Paul: 1-2
"Brentford 11th, Leicester in 19th. I've given Leicester a goal because they're playing at home."
Everton vs Manchester United
Clive: 1-0
"I've got to say the poorest Manchester United squad that I can remember. A massive rebuild there has got to take place, and I'm going to go for an Everton win."
Paul: 2-1
"If you just said this probably early on in the season the way Everton were, but now they're in 14th and Manchester United, they're out there in 15th. So they're right next to each other. But one is going up, the other one's going down."
Arsenal vs West Ham
Clive: 2-0
"I think this is this could be quite straightforward for Arsenal. Their in-form, three wins in the last three. West Ham are struggling. I've got to say that they haven't quite had the bounce with Potter coming in."
Paul: 3-0
Bournemouth vs Wolves
Clive: 2-1
"Bournemouth just to edge there. They are in great form. One defeat in six. Wolves only one win in their last six. So I think that Bournemouth form confidence will will will carry them through again. Iraola has done a fantastic job there."
Paul: 3-1
"Bournemouth on fire, they're in fifth. Wolves, they're fighting relegation. And this one is at Bournemouth."
Fulham vs Crystal Palace
Clive: 1-1
"Three wins in four for Fulham. Palace I think they had a little run. They've had a couple of defeats, they're a little bit erratic with their with their results. But I just think London derby it'll be a tight game at Craven Cottage."
Paul: 2-2
"8th against 13th. I'm just going to go for the draw on this."
Ipswich vs Tottenham Hotspur
Clive: 0-2
"Ipswich you know they need home form, I think if they're going to have any chance of staying in the Premier League. They will be buoyed by their draw at Villa last week. But I think Spurs having won the last two Premier League games."
Paul: 0-2
"Ipswich are 18th in all sorts of trouble. They're not good. Let's be honest Spurs, you never know what you're going to get. Although won the last two Premier League games now on the bounce."
Southampton vs Brighton
Clive: 1-2
"I just cannot call Brighton results. They're the team for me this season, I've found very difficult and inconsistent. Southampton really struggling. You know, I think I think they are doomed. They changed the manager. It hasn't worked."
Paul: 0-2
"I've not given Southampton anything. I'm sorry, Southampton. Right at the bottom of the pack. Only won two games all season."
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Clive: 2-1
"So it's a difficult one. I just think with Villa's home advantage, you know a big draw against Liverpool, it was a game that could have gone either way. I'm going to go for Aston Villa just to edge this one."
Paul: 2-1
"I did not predict that Enzo Maresca was going to work. And then everything seemed to be great. And now it's all falling off a cliff again."
Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
Clive: 2-0
"Newcastle have lost their last two. They've had a little blip I would say, they're striving for a European place. Forest, I've got to say team of the season for me."
Paul: 1-1
"I think it's almost Forest are everybody's favorite other team at the moment aren't they. They're in third still pushing Newcastle in 7th but this is at Saint James's Park."
Manchester City vs Liverpool
Clive: 2-2
"I see this as a fascinating game. I think it's a bigger game, I've got to say for Liverpool. Two draws in the last three. So all of a sudden that gap is narrowing. There's a little bit more pressure there. May be looking over their shoulders. I see this being an absolute cracker."
Paul: 1-2
"Man City are in fourth, which surprised a lot of people against Liverpool, who may be having a slight blip. We did mention that they're first at the moment and it's at the Etihad."
