Chris Sutton‘s Premier League score predictions for this week have been revealed and as always he’s joined by a guest.
The BBC pundit replaced Mark Lawrenson in trying to correctly pick the correct scores for every game against a variety of guests.
Nottingham born Chris Sutton played as a striker for the likes of Norwich, Blackburn, Chelsea, Celtic, Birmingham, Aston Villa, Wroxham and England, before managing Lincoln City.
For this week, he takes on boxing world champion Fabio Wardley, an Ipswich Town supporter. AI predictions are also generated using Microsoft Copilot Chat.
LIVERPOOL v CHELSEA
Liverpool still look like they will finish in the Champions League places even after their defeat by Manchester United last time out, but that result was the latest disappointment in what has been a poor season by their standards.
Chelsea have bigger problems, however. It is all falling apart for them and, after six straight league defeats, they are down in ninth place and absolutely desperate for a result here.
I just don’t see them getting anything at Anfield though. Cole Palmer looks a shadow of the player we know he is and they are struggling defensively too.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Fabio’s prediction: Chelsea are having a terrible time of it. They seem a bit disjointed, despondent – they are all over the place. 2-0
AI’s prediction: 2-1
BRIGHTON v WOLVES
I thought Brighton would get the better of Newcastle last week, and they certainly had their chances. They ended up losing that game, but there is no way they won’t win this time.
Wolves had an upturn in form for a while under Rob Edwards but it doesn’t feel like they have sustained that improvement. Yes, they got a point against Sunderland last week, but the Black Cats played for more than an hour with 10 men.
The Seagulls are at home and are one of the teams who have sixth place in their sights. I don’t see them slipping up.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-0
Fabio’s prediction: Brighton are in a good place – I can only see a home win here. 2-0
AI’s prediction: 3-0
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FULHAM v BOURNEMOUTH
It’s probably good news for Marco Silva’s side that I am backing Bournemouth here. I’ve really struggled with my Fulham predictions this season – although in fairness they are not the only team I keep getting wrong.
Fulham have got a decent home record but Bournemouth are on such a good run, and have now gone 15 league games unbeaten.
The Cherries won the reverse fixture in October thanks to a late comeback, and I can see them nicking this one too.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-2
Fabio’s prediction: I don’t think there is much between these two. 1-1
AI’s prediction: 1-2
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SUNDERLAND v MAN UTD
Last Sunday’s win over Liverpool was another big result for Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, especially because it secured Champions League qualification.
People forget what a rabble United were when he took over as head coach in January and he has brought a bit of calmness to the club.
United have got to make a decision about his future at the end of the season and can you imagine if they don’t give him the job on a long-term basis? Mind you, I wouldn’t be sure about United given some of the decisions they have made in the recent past.
In terms of this game, going to Sunderland is still a tough game – even though the Black Cats were walloped 5-0 by Nottingham Forest last time out at Stadium of Light.
I keep backing Sunderland and keep being wrong about them. Their minds may be on the beach a bit, but I can see them getting a point here.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Fabio’s prediction: Carrick seems to have the knack of clawing a win even when United are not playing great. That’s how this game might go too. 1-2
AI’s prediction: 1-2
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MAN CITY v BRENTFORD
The title is out of Manchester City’s hands now after their 3-3 draw at Everton, but their late equaliser on Monday could still turn out to be huge.
City getting a point means Arsenal still have to win their final three games to be sure of being champions, so it is not over yet.
Pep Guardiola’s side definitely have to win this game, though, and to do it they will have to be more ruthless in front of goal.
Brentford are in the mix for the top six and only lost narrowly to City earlier in the season.
I am being selfish here, but just for my Fantasy team I need Erling Haaland to have a strong finish to the season so I am going for City – and him – to get among the goals on Saturday.
Sutton’s prediction: 3-1
Fabio’s prediction: City’s draw with Everton was such a mad game. I turned it on midway through the first half and it looked like City were pretty comfortable but then the game just took off near the end. They are still in the mix though, and I think they will put Brentford away. 2-0
AI’s prediction: 3-1
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BURNLEY v ASTON VILLA
Fifth-placed Aston Villa were booed off last weekend after losing at home to struggling Tottenham.
Unai Emery had made a lot of changes with his side’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest in mind, and they were pretty awful against Spurs.
Still, even if they are poor again here, I think they will get the better of managerless Burnley.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-2
Fabio’s prediction: I am going with Villa but it could be quite close. They might rest players again and just try to get through this game. 0-1
AI’s prediction: 1-2
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CRYSTAL PALACE v EVERTON
Crystal Palace are another team who have had Europe on their minds, and it might be difficult for them to shake off that mindset.
Everton have developed a frustrating habit of conceding costly late goals – it has happened in their past three games against Liverpool, West Ham and City – and they have lost ground in the race for sixth place.
I am expecting a different ending for David Moyes and his side on Sunday, however. This time, they will hold on for a win.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-1
Fabio’s prediction: Some goals in this one. 2-2
AI’s prediction: 1-1
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST v NEWCASTLE
Nottingham Forest are not quite mathematically safe yet on 42 points and this weekend they play before West Ham and Tottenham do, so they will go into this game still needing something.
Forest have come a long way under Vitor Pereira and are playing really well at the moment and scoring goals, but Morgan Gibbs-White has been key to all of that so they really need him to be available after his horrific head injury.
My other worry with Forest is how much Thursday’s Europa League semi-final with Aston Villa will take out of them – but at the same time I am not sure Newcastle can take advantage even if they are tired.
The Magpies’ win over Brighton was much-needed for their boss Eddie Howe but it was far from convincing. All things considered, this will probably end up in a draw.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Fabio’s prediction: I am going for more goals here as well. 2-2
AI’s prediction: 1-2
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WEST HAM v ARSENAL
Arsenal look like a totally different proposition on the attacking front now Bukayo Saka is back in the team.
It is going to be hard for West Ham to keep them out, and it doesn’t help the Hammers that they desperately need a victory here after losing last weekend while all the teams around them won.
A draw wouldn’t be a disaster for West Ham if you took this game in isolation but, depending on what Tottenham do against Leeds on Monday night, even if they pick up a point they could end up further adrift.
Arsenal have had big wins at London Stadium in each of the past two seasons. I don’t see them sticking five or six in again this time, but I also don’t see them slipping up.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-3
Fabio’s prediction: I don’t see West Ham doing Manchester City any favours here. It might be a game where Arsenal need a little kick up the backside, though. West Ham might go 1-0 up or get to 1-1 before Arsenal kick into gear a bit. 1-3
AI’s prediction: 1-3
TOTTENHAM v LEEDS
Leeds are all but safe now and they could be absolutely sure of staying up by the time they play this game.
That scenario would definitely suit Spurs, but I am going to back Roberto de Zerbi’s side here regardless.
What a performance that was by them at Villa last week. People have criticised Villa, but that display and result felt enormous for Tottenham.
It took them out of the bottom three and meant Spurs, at last, have got a bit of momentum after winning two league games in a row for the first time since August.
I am expecting more of the same here, so I am going to say they will make it three wins on the spin with the same scoreline that saw them win at Elland Road in October.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Fabio’s prediction: I don’t think Spurs are going down. 1-0
AI’s prediction: 2-1
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