Former Chelsea forward Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, spotlighting pivotal matchups as Manchester City takes on Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium and Wolves host Arsenal.
Sutton, now a BBC Sport analyst, anticipates tight contests and crucial wins for title contenders. He predicts reigning champions Manchester City will edge out Chelsea with a 2-1 victory, while Arsenal is expected to secure a comfortable 2-0 win against Wolves to maintain their strong campaign.
Liverpool is forecasted to dominate Ipswich Town with a commanding 3-0 victory at Anfield, while Fulham could stun Manchester United with a 2-1 result at Craven Cottage. In Sunday’s evening clash, Aston Villa is tipped to claim a narrow 2-1 win over West Ham at Villa Park.
Here are Sutton’s full predictions:
- Bournemouth 2-1 Nottingham Forest
- Brighton 2-0 Everton
- Liverpool 3-0 Ipswich
- Southampton 0-2 Newcastle
- Wolves 0-2 Arsenal
- Manchester City 2-1 Chelsea
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Brentford
- Tottenham 4-1 Leicester
- Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham
- Fulham 2-1 Manchester United
Fans eagerly await the outcomes as these results could significantly impact the Premier League standings.