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 boxer Molly McCann, who supports Everton, and Boo Radleys frontman Dr Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom, a Liverpool fan. AI predictions are also generated using Microsoft Copilot Chat.
BRENTFORD v FULHAM
Chris Sutton: I was a bit disappointed with the way Fulham played at Anfield last week, because I thought they might nick something against Liverpool.
They beat Brentford earlier in the season, and did the double over them in 2024-25, so it will be interesting to see how Marco Silva’s side play here – there is a danger their season might be fizzling out a bit.
I was right when I went for Brentford to share the points against Everton, which was their fourth draw in a row.
The Bees are still in with a chance of making the Champions League places so they will be disappointed with the way they let the three points slip away in that game, but you can probably guess which result I am going for here.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Molly’s prediction: I want Fulham to do the business but I think Brentford will get the win. I say that while biting my lip because I don’t want Brentford to gain any points on us. 2-1
Sice’s prediction: Brentford are on a run of draws but they are good at home. Fulham can be a bit flaky. 2-0
AI’s prediction: 2-1
LEEDS v WOLVES
Chris Sutton: Let’s get it right, Leeds could have beaten Manchester United by a much bigger margin than 2-1 on Monday night.
I had Dominic Calvert-Lewin in my Fantasy team and he should have scored a couple, while it took a brilliant goalline tackle from Lisandro Martinez to deny Ao Tanaka.
Wolves were competitive against West Ham, at least until they conceded anyway, but I can’t see past another Leeds win here. There is a nice balance to Daniel Farke’s side.
This one might be a little bit nervy but I think they will get over the line. If they do, they will be on 39 points which should be enough to keep them up.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Molly’s prediction: I remember the last day of the 2022-23 season when we stayed up and Leeds went down. I was at Paddy Pimblett’s wedding and I was sat on the same table as a Leeds fan when the final scores came in. I don’t really get on with Leeds fans but I saw the heartbreak in him and because of that I hope they manage to stay up this time. 1-0
Sice’s prediction: Leeds had a fabulous result at Old Trafford and I think they will probably kick on now. This won’t be as easy as people might think but a win is all that matters for them. 1-0
AI’s prediction: 2-0
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NEWCASTLE v BOURNEMOUTH
Chris Sutton: Newcastle are in a slump and their manager Eddie Howe looks tired.
He could definitely do with a win, which is why losing late on against Sunderland and then Crystal Palace has been so damaging. They have now dropped 25 points from winning positions this season, five more than any other Premier League club.
This is the ninth time Howe has faced Bournemouth as Newcastle boss in the Premier League, but he is yet to beat his old club. Saturday would be a very good time for him to change that.
Bournemouth already know they will have a new manager next season, with Andoni Iraola set to to leave at the end of this campaign. That news is a hammer blow for them.
The Cherries have been playing well and got a great win against Arsenal last weekend, but I am still going with Newcastle to beat them despite their recent poor results.
That’s right, I am backing Eddie – the law of averages means he has to get a result against Bournemouth some day.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Molly’s prediction: I used to live in Bournemouth, and I am also not a fan of [Newcastle’s former Everton winger] Anthony Gordon, so you can guess what I want to happen here. I still think Newcastle will win it, though. The run they are on, they need it, and their fans will be onside and they will make a difference. 3-1
Sice’s prediction: This feels like a bit of an end-of-season game to me, and not one where defences open up either. 0-0
AI’s prediction: 2-1
TOTTENHAM v BRIGHTON
Chris Sutton: After Spurs lost to Sunderland in his first match in charge, Roberto de Zerbi said his players need a father figure, not a coach. He is trying to build their confidence but maybe that means he is not coaching them the way he wants to.
It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, but then Tottenham’s entire season has not made much sense. When you look at their team and their bench, they have got some incredible players.
Somehow, though, Spurs are still waiting for their first Premier League win of the year after playing 14 league games already in 2026. Looking at the table, they will need three wins, or at least two, from their final six games if they are going to climb out of the relegation zone and stay up.
They really should not be in this position but I am not sure they have got the stomach to get out of it now they are.
I just don’t think they will get one of those wins against Brighton, who have come into a bit of form.
The Seagulls are on a run of three successive victories, and have five wins in their past six games. I can see things going wrong for De Zerbi against his old club, so I am backing Brighton to nick the points here.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-1
Molly’s prediction: This is massive for Spurs. My partner’s whole family are Spurs season ticket holders and it is crazy that they have gone from winning the Europa League last season to being in this situation now.
I was going to give them the win but I actually think they might only get a draw. Everton’s last game of the season is Spurs away, and I am going. Their fans have been ruthless to us over Richarlison [who joined Spurs from Everton in 2022] and stuff like that, so I wouldn’t mind that being a tasty game with their fate relying on it. 1-1
Sice’s prediction: I’ve got a mate who is a Spurs fan so I am really sorry about saying this, but I think they are going to get a bit of a kicking. Their home form is awful and, psychologically, their heads have gone, which is very difficult for any team to come back from.
It would not surprise me if Spurs score first for them to have a bit of hope but then Brighton will come back, and you can kind of see the deflation happening. I don’t think Spurs will stay up, either, which would be astonishing. 1-3
AI’s prediction: 1-2
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CHELSEA v MAN UTD
Chris Sutton: The way Manchester United played against Leeds was like watching the United of old.
Sadly for Michael Carrick, by ‘old’ I mean Ruben Amorim’s era, not Sir Alex Ferguson’s. United had just had 24 days off, but they were as flat as anything.
This is a bit of a ‘flat-off’, though, because Chelsea are in such poor form too.
I fear for their boss Liam Rosenior after their run of results and also because of his decision to drop Enzo Fernandez against Manchester City.
I can’t get that out of my head. Why wouldn’t you want one of your best players to play in a big game like that?
Rosenior needs to secure Champions League football, and he has got a lot of work to do to get there. I don’t fancy his side at the back but if United are as flat again, I can see Chelsea getting back on track – but only just.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Molly’s prediction: I don’t want Chelsea to win but United have hardly played recently and Chelsea might be that bit sharper. 2-1
Sice’s prediction: This is a weird one because it would probably do us more favours if United win – but I can’t go for a United win. That leaves me between a rock and a hard place because while Chelsea can be quite good when they click at Stamford Bridge, they can be pretty fragile too. 2-1
AI’s prediction: 1-1
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ASTON VILLA v SUNDERLAND
Chris Sutton: I was at the Stadium of Light for the reverse fixture earlier in the season, and Sunderland played really well with 10 men in a 1-1 draw.
I watched the Black Cats again against Tottenham last week, and they are so well organised. They don’t give a lot away.
I can see this being another tight game, but Aston Villa are at home and they really need a win to strengthen their grip on a Champions League place.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-0
Molly’s prediction: Villa are really pushing for a Champions League place. 3-0
Sice’s prediction: Both teams are decent on their day but I am guessing they will cancel each other out. 1-1
AI’s prediction: 2-1
EVERTON v LIVERPOOL
Chris Sutton: I actually thought Liverpool did OK against Paris St-Germain in midweek and had a period where they took the game to them, even if they did not get the result they needed.
Now this season is all about finishing in the top five for Slot, but Everton are a good side and, if they win this, they can reel Liverpool in.
An Everton win was actually my first thought here, but I’ve changed my mind. I’m going to sit on the fence instead.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Molly on a big weekend on Merseyside: I am really pleased that this game got moved to the Sunday because it would have affected the Everton or Liverpool fans coming to the Arena for the boxing afterwards – whoever they support, some of them would have been disgruntled!
Now, hopefully I will get the win on Saturday night and then I’ve got a ticket to go and watch this match on Sunday… and see Everton make it a weekend in paradise for me.
Molly’s prediction: Liverpool have been shocking recently but it’s derby day and it doesn’t matter who is in form in our city. Instead, it is just about who can hold the pace for the longest and not unravel towards the end. Whoever loses shape and switches off first, the other team will win.
So, it will be a nervy one but I think we’ll win and I’d even put Beto down to get on the scoresheet if he starts, which I think he will – I can see him being up for it. 2-0
Sice on a bright spark in Liverpool‘s disappointing season: We are a squad in transition and the most exciting thing for Liverpool fans at the moment is Rio Ngumoha. I am a huge fan of kind of just letting young players like him loose. He’s only 17 and people question if is he old enough but when you see someone with his talent, and his pace and purpose, I just think let him play.
Sice’s prediction: In the tradition of high-scoring derbies of the past, I am going to go for a few goals here.
Liverpool are flaky at the moment and Ibrahima Konate always seems off the pace at the back, and liable to make a mistake. I still think we will win, however, and I just hope Arne Slot lets Rio loose. I’m going to say it will be a free-flowing game with an exciting finish – a very late goal to decide it – and I feel like Rio will have a big impact. 2-3
AI’s prediction: 1-2
NOTTINGHAM FOREST v BURNLEY
Chris Sutton: This is Nottingham Forest’s biggest game of the season.
It’s a great chance for them to get three points, but gosh this is going to be nervy – it is going to be a very tense afternoon but they just have to find a way to win, it doesn’t matter how.
Burnley are done now, they are going down – but that might not help Forest because it could see Scott Parker’s side play with more freedom.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-0
Molly’s prediction: A win would be big for Forest and they are going to get it. 1-0
Sice’s prediction: Forest will feel like they have to win this. I think they will, but it is going to be tight. 1-0
AI’s prediction: 1-1
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MAN CITY v ARSENAL
Chris Sutton: I covered Arsenal’s draw with Sporting on Wednesday for 5 Live. The Gunners are good defensively, and got through the tie pretty comfortably, but their problem is they don’t look like they are going to score.
There are still a lot of things that are good about Mikel Arteta’s side with the way they press and how organised they are, but they are struggling to break teams down.
They are lacking that bit of flair in the final third, which is where you fancy City really, but then Arsenal don’t need to win this game either.
A draw is a good result for them so Arteta’s side are not going to approach it with all guns blazing – they will play with balance and, if they get the job done with a boring 0-0, they will be a step closer to winning the title.
As for City, I am often wrong but I am not as convinced by their recent form as some people are.
Even so, I do think they will edge this. The nature of this game means it is going to be tight and very stop-start but, whether it is Jeremy Doku or Antoine Semenyo, they have the players capable of producing the bit of magic they will need to win it.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-0
Molly’s prediction: I’d prefer Arsenal to win the title over City. I loved their ‘Invincibles’ era but also Arteta was brilliant for us. They are going to take this. 1-2
Sice’s prediction: I called City to win the title at the start of the season because I felt they had the squad to have a resurgence, and I am going to stick with that now. Guardiola lives in Arteta’s head and he knows how to get at him. 2-0
AI’s prediction: 2-2
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CRYSTAL PALACE v WEST HAM
Chris Sutton: This is a big game for West Ham and, by the time they play it, they will know how all of their relegation rivals got on over the weekend.
As well as being important, this is a tough game for the Hammers too. Crystal Palace left it very late to beat Newcastle but they have now taken seven points from their past three games and seem to have found some form again.
The Eagles are safe but I am still a little bit worried about West Ham. Yes they played well against Wolves last time out, but they were very nervy until they took the lead.
This is going to be tense for them too. I don’t say this about many of my predictions, but I am pretty certain about how this will end up – with the points shared.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Molly’s prediction: This is a tough call but I’d probably go with Palace here. 2-0
Sice’s prediction: West Ham will score, but Palace are pretty solid. 2-1
AI’s prediction: 1-1
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