Chris Sutton‘s Premier League score predictions for this weekend 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 actor Orlando Bloom, a Manchester United supporter. AI predictions are also generated using Microsoft Copilot Chat).
CHELSEA v FULHAM
Chelsea looked lacklustre in their opener against Crystal Palace but then thrashed West Ham 5-1. The things is, how can you properly judge anybody who has played West Ham?
My gut feeling is Chelsea will have got a great deal of confidence from the manner in which they beat the Hammers last week.
I like Fulham under Marco Silva and the way they play could cause Chelsea one or two problems.
But I still think the Blues will come out on top in this West London derby.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Orlando’s prediction: Chelsea are the favourites for this. 2-1
AI’s prediction: 2-1
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MAN UTD v BURNLEY
I haven’t got a clue with this one, nothing would surprise me. I don’t think there’ll be a lot of goals in this game, but surely Manchester United need to bounce back with some kind of statement?
It’s a bad week for United. They were played off the park by Grimsby in the first half and were ultimately humiliated. I know Ruben Amorim made eight changes but he threw the big guns on in the end and you don’t know what sort of impact that loss will have across the club.
After Grimsby, I think Amorim is under huge pressure.
Burnley will be stubborn and resolute, and they do carry an attacking threat. Will Manchester United find a way? Something’s telling me to pick United to win but I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if Burnley embarrassed them.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-0
Orlando’s prediction: This might be closer than people think. 1-0
AI’s prediction: 3-0
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SUNDERLAND v BRENTFORD
Sunderland had that brilliant start against West Ham and they had a tight game with Burnley. I thought it’d be a draw but Burnley ultimately got the win.
Brentford played very well at Aston Villa and deserved their win in what was a massive result for Keith Andrews.
I’ve said before I know people have written Brentford off but they are an experienced, battle-hardened Premier League side. I think their win last week would’ve done them the world of good. They should win again on Saturday.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-1
Orlando’s prediction: No goals here. 0-0
AI’s prediction: 2-2
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TOTTENHAM v BOURNEMOUTH
This’ll be a great game. Bournemouth were excellent against Wolves last weekend and were unlucky to only win 1-0. They’ve always got an attacking threat and because of that, I always fancy them to score.
But then Thomas Frank’s Tottenham have been so well balanced. They’ve been phenomenal so far.
As for Richarlison, I was told by statman Dave not to get him in my Fantasy Team. I didn’t put him in and he’s had an amazing start – two goals and one assist.
At home, I fancy Tottenham to nick it.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Orlando’s prediction: Tottenham to edge it. 2-1
AI’s prediction: 3-1
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WOLVES v EVERTON
It’s a big match for Wolves, this. Vitor Pereira needs a result.
I thought Pereira did a good job with them last season. They have lost Matheus Cunha, of course. But against Bournemouth they were a man down and against Manchester City they just fell to pieces and were smashed.
I do worry about Everton, especially in the centre-forward area. Maybe Thierno Barry will come to the fore but £27m doesn’t get you a top-class striker these days and he’s still got some developing to do.
That said, if there’s a motivated Jack Grealish then Everton have a really good chance. He was excellent against Brighton. It’s good to see him back playing football with a smile on his face.
Should be a draw.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Orlando’s prediction: Jack Grealish is a really exciting signing. 0-2
AI’s prediction: 1-1
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LEEDS v NEWCASTLE
Newcastle were phenomenal against Liverpool. But my worry for them is this: Sandro Tonali and Joelinton both went off injured last match and those two in midfield are an absolute force. I don’t know what taking them out will do to the team.
Leeds lost 5-0 to Arsenal. They were thumped. Well beaten. But are they going to be a different proposition at Elland Road? They played with such great intensity in their opening game against Everton.
There should be an asterisk for this one, really. If Tonali and Joelinton are fit, which I don’t think will be, then Newcastle should win. But this has put me in a really vulnerable position as the BBC predictions expert – I don’t have all the data!
With Anthony Gordon also suspended, I’m going for a draw, purely based on the fact that Newcastle won’t have any players.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Orlando’s prediction: I can see Leeds getting something here. 1-1
AI’s prediction: 1-2
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BRIGHTON v MAN CITY
Which Manchester City side will we see? I said last week on Football Focus and Final Score that the goalkeepeing situation with James Trafford worries the life out of me. I don’t think he should be playing ahead of Ederson, even if there is talk of Ederson leaving.
Brighton should’ve won their first game against Fulham – they didn’t and then they lost to Everton despite having a fair few chances.
This match could be anything. I think we’ll find out a lot about Manchester City and whether they can be challengers because Brighton away is a difficult fixture.
Last season I backed City on so many occasions saying they’d bounce back. I got so many of the predictions wrong after they did the exact opposite and stayed on their bad run.
There’s a strong chance I’ll be wrong again, wouldn’t be the first time, but I’m going to revert back to last season’s technique and say City will pinch this.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-2
Orlando’s prediction: Brighton beat City last season and they can cause them more problems this time. 2-2
AI’s prediction: 1-3
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST v WEST HAM
It’s been a good start to the season for Nottingham Forest despite all of their off-the-pitch turbulence. They got a draw last week coming from behind at Crystal Palace and were excellent against Brentford in their first game.
West Ham look flimsy and were knocked out of the League Cup in midweek. Graham Potter is under serious pressure. Potter needs to wave his magic wand!
I’m really worried about West Ham. I think the West Ham fans have had enough already and we’re not even in September yet. After their cup loss Jarrod Bowen tried to confront some Hammers fans – that wasn’t super, smashing or great from Bowen. He later apologised.
Forest should win this one comfortably.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-0
Orlando’s prediction: Forest are strong at home. 2-0
AI’s prediction: 2-1
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LIVERPOOL v ARSENAL
My worry with Liverpool is exactly what Arne Slot talked about in pre-season. They’re too defensively vulnerable.
They’ve already conceded four goals. Ibrahima Konate looks shot to pieces and has been all over the place in the last two games. He’s been a great player in the past for Liverpool but right now he looks like a triallist.
If you’re a Liverpool fan I guess the good thing is your side are still getting results. But if you want to win league titles you’ve got to be watertight and strong at the back, and I’m not so sure Liverpool are.
Liverpool got bullied by Newcastle. There’s no reason why Arsenal can’t bully them too. I’ve just got a sneaky feeling that Arsenal, bolstered by new signing Eberechi Eze, will exploit them.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-2
Orlando’s prediction: There will be a few goals in this one. 3-2
AI’s prediction: 2-2
ASTON VILLA v CRYSTAL PALACE
I’m really worried about my old club Aston Villa, their performance against Brentford last weekend was so insipid and so flat. They haven’t got going at all.
We know the way Villa play. It’s very much possession orientated and they’ll play out from the back. Crystal Palace will mix their game up but I’ve just got a feeling that Villa will finally turn up in this one.
Plus, I’m not sure how Eze’s departure will impact Crystal Palace. They coped in a one-off game with Nottingham Forest last week but long-term they’re going to suffer from that loss of creativity.
I think Palace are still a strong team, even without Eze, but I’m going third time lucky with Villa hoping they’ll actually turn in a performance. If they don’t, then fans will start getting really concerned.
Sutton’s prediction: 3-1
Orlando’s prediction: This is going to be close. 1-1
AI’s prediction: 2-0
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