Shay Given is a Premier League and Republic of Ireland legend with 134 caps for his country. As CopyBet’s brand ambassador he offers his football experience and insights to customers weekly. Follow @No1shaygiven on X and find tips at Betting Tips Today
Shay Given's 2024/25 Premier League predictions
Shay Given's 2024/25 Premier League predictions
Shay's Prediction: Premier League winner – Man City
Fri 16 Aug, 20:00
So first off, who's going to win the big prize then Shay, the Premier League title?
It's Man City again for me. With Pep Guardiola still at the helm it's very difficult to look past City.
Shay's Prediction: Premier League Top Scorer – Erling Haaland
Fri 16 Aug, 20:00
Who do you fancy for the Golden Boot?
He's the short price favourite but there's good reason for that and I think Erling Haaland will top the charts again. The chances that this Manchester City side create for him will see Haaland score another hatful of goals.
Shay's Prediction: Top Four Finish – Newcastle United
Fri 16 Aug, 20:00
Who's going to make the top four then?
So along with Manchester City I'll go with Arsenal, Liverpool and in fourth, my old team Newcastle.
Shay's Prediction:
To Be relegated – Nottingham Forest
Fri 16 Aug, 20:00
Who is staring relegation in the face this season?
Picking three teams to go down, I don't really like doing this one because there will be fans up and down the country throwing abuse at me if I put their team as one of the those I think will struggle!
But seeing as you've put me on the spot here, I will go with Ipswich Town, Leicester City and for the third one, I'm torn between the other promoted side Southampton and Nottingham Forest. And I just think Southampton might have enough to survive. So my third team to go down is Forest.
Shay's Prediction:
Champions League Winner – Real Madrid
Sat 31 May 2025, 20:00
And now for the cups, tell us who is going to triumph in each of these three competitions:
The Champions League
I'm going to go with Real Madrid to defend their trophy. Obviously by signing Mbappe, they're adding even more flair and quality to a side that is already packed full of talent.
It sounds like it might be Carlo Ancelotti's last season as manager of the club so if that is the case, they'll want to go out with a bang.
Shay's Prediction:
FA Cup Winner – Liverpool
Sat 17 May 2025, 23:00
The FA Cup
This is always a tough one to predict but I'm going to go for Liverpool. I like the personality of their new manager Arnie Slot and the way he handles the media and press conferences. So I'll back him to have some trophy success in his first season.
Shay's Prediction: League Cup Winner – Newcastle United
Tue 27 Aug, 23:00
The League Cup
I'm obviously a little biased here but I am going to go with my old club Newcastle to win this trophy. I think they're getting closer every season and with no European football this season I think they've got a great chance.