AI could also be doing higher than BBC Sport soccer professional Chris Sutton at Premier League predictions this season however it seems it can not sustain with the relentless fixture schedule.
Once we requested it for the scores of this week’s midweek video games, it claimed there have been none scheduled.
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“It must be disqualified for that,” mentioned Sutton. “It’s meant to know every little thing, is not it?”
Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League video games this season, towards AI, BBC Sport readers and quite a lot of visitors.
For week 21, the video games on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, he takes on Tony McGuinness of digital dance music group Above and Past.
Above and Past’s newest album, Greater Than All Of Us, is out now.
Do you agree with their scores? You may make your individual predictions beneath.
The most well-liked scoreline chosen for every sport is used within the scoreboards and tables on the backside of this web page.
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An accurate end result (choosing a win, draw or defeat) is value 10 factors. The precise rating earns 40 factors.
McGuinness has performed sell-out exhibits with Above and Past at Madison Sq. Backyard, the Hollywood Bowl and the Sydney Opera Home and he has had loads of memorable moments watching Chelsea too.
“My favorite was in all probability Dider Drogba scoring the penalty to win us the Champions League in 2012,” he advised BBC Sport.
“I used to be in Los Angeles on tour and watching on TV in Soho Home Hollywood – such as you do. The scream I let loose because the ball went in was captured by our supervisor James on video, so I’ve replayed that one in my thoughts many occasions.
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“Shut behind is Eden Hazard’s extraordinary solo aim towards Arsenal in 2017 however my favorite ‘in-person’ second was in 2016 after we beat Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United by 4 objectives at Stamford Bridge, with Pedro rounding the keeper to attain our first.
“I used to be with one other Chelsea-following DJ, Seb Fontaine, whom I’m going to video games with occasionally, and it was a really satisfying match!”
Chris Sutton and Tony McGuinness have been chatting with BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.
The AI predictions have been generated utilizing Microsoft Copilot Chat – we merely requested the instrument to ‘predict this week’s Premier League scores on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’ then, when it claimed none have been scheduled, did the identical however named every particular person fixture in flip.
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Premier League predictionsTuesday, 6 January
London Stadium, 19:30 GMT
Nottingham Forest have misplaced 4 video games in a row however West Ham are in even worse form.
The style of their defeat at Wolves on Saturday has cranked up the stress on Hammers supervisor Nuno Espirito Santo.
earlier this season however, sadly for Nuno, that was when he was nonetheless Forest boss – it was his final sport in cost.
How he may do with one other 3-0 West Ham win this time, however I do not see it occurring.
It’s a nightmare for them to be at dwelling, actually, as a result of you may think about what the temper might be like contained in the stadium earlier than kick-off.
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I do not suppose it should have improved by full-time, both. I simply have a sense Sean Dyche’s Forest could have a bit extra nous, and can sneak a slender win.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-1
Tony’s prediction: It is a massive match for Nuno after he was sacked by Forest final yr and if they do not win they seem to be a good distance adrift from security.
Forest look stable underneath Dyche, however have had a troublesome run of fixtures so have not picked up the outcomes. I feel they’re going to edge it right here – and Nuno may be gone quickly. 0-1
AI’s prediction: 2-1
Wednesday, 7 January
Bournemouth have gone 11 league video games and not using a win however they’ve been unlucky to not recover from the road in a few these matches.
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I all the time suppose the Cherries have gotten a aim in them they usually confirmed that once I watched them draw 2-2 with Chelsea final week, then once more towards Arsenal on Saturday – albeit in a 3-2 defeat.
The Antoine Semenyo scenario is fascinating, as a result of everyone knows he’s becoming a member of Manchester Metropolis this month however, after dealing with the Gunners, will he get one other sport for Bournemouth right here?
Whether or not Semenyo performs or not, it’s laborious to again Tottenham in the intervening time.
It is usually troublesome to make a case that Spurs have actually improved underneath Thomas Frank this season.
They’re thirteenth in the intervening time and, after they have been struggling underneath Ange Postecoglou this time final yr, they have been a spot higher off after 20 video games and he was getting panned.
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For no matter purpose, it has simply not clicked for them within the closing third underneath Frank and I do not see that altering right here.
Bournemouth gained this fixture 1-0 final season, and in addition gained 1-0 at Spurs in August. One aim must be sufficient for them this time, too.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-0
Tony’s prediction: You all the time get objectives in Bournemouth video games in the intervening time and offering Semenyo continues to be within the crew, I do not see that altering.
There is no consistency with Spurs’ performances so I am anticipating the battle to exit of them within the second half once more. 3-2
AI’s prediction: 1-3
Gtech Neighborhood Stadium, 19:30
If anybody had advised earlier than a ball was kicked firstly of the season that come January, and after 20 video games, this match could be seventh versus eighth, they might have been laughed at.
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Many individuals have been anticipating Brentford to wrestle when Thomas Frank left for Spurs in the summertime, however Keith Andrews retains proving them fallacious.
Honest play to Bees striker Igor Thiago for his first Premier League hat-trick [against Everton on Sunday] as a result of not many people have managed a kind of.
I keep in mind going to Goodison Park with Norwich again in 1993-94 and successful 5-1 so Brentford didn’t fairly hit these heights on the Hill Dickinson Stadium, however their 4-2 victory was nonetheless a powerful one.
Their dwelling file is robust too, however Sunderland simply have this metal about them and solely Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis have conceded fewer objectives on this marketing campaign.
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Black Cats boss Regis le Bris is a intelligent and cagey supervisor, however they’ve such a pleasant steadiness to their crew and even dropping a number of gamers to the African Cup of Nations has not affected them.
They have actual resilience, and I’m backing them to get one other draw right here, which might be their fifth in a row.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
Tony’s prediction: I am undecided many people have been anticipating this fixture to be a battle for European locations firstly of the season!
Sunderland have been actually spectacular this yr and love a draw on the street, so I am anticipating them to be troublesome to interrupt down, and Brentford’s assault is not probably the most dependable anyway. There might be possibilities, however do not suppose they’re going to be transformed. 0-0
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AI’s prediction: 2-0
The wheels have come off a bit at Crystal Palace, who’ve picked up just one level from their previous 5 video games.
Palace look stretched, even after the arrival of Brennan Johnson from Spurs, and I’ve bought huge sympathy for his or her supervisor Oliver Glasner.
Regardless of the causes, their outcomes have dropped off. Perhaps they may again Glasner extra within the switch market this month, however it definitely feels to me like they want some recent legs.
Palace did a quantity on Villa final season, knocking them out of each home cups in addition to hammering them 4-1 at Selhurst Park, they usually additionally beat them 3-0 at Villa Park in August.
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I do not see Villa dropping this time, nonetheless. The Eagles are flagging, whereas Unai Emery’s facet are taking part in with a lot confidence.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-2
Tony’s prediction: Johnson is an effective signing for Palace. They desperately want a much bigger squad and he is confirmed he is aware of the place the aim is within the Premier League. I feel he’ll be concerned within the objectives on this one, too.
Villa hold scoring as properly they usually’ll be within the Champions League locations come the tip of the season – they may get a share of the factors on this one. 2-2
AI’s prediction: 1-2
Hill Dickinson Stadium, 19:30
My little pal Ali Bruce-Ball coated Wolves’ win towards West Ham on Saturday and mentioned Mateus Mane actually impressed him.
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Ultimately they’ve a victory underneath their belts, and their followers have one thing to smile about too.
Can Rob Edwards’ facet hold this up and pull off what could be a really nice escape from relegation?
Sorry, Wolves followers, however the reply isn’t any.
Everton boss David Moyes may do with some reinforcements within the January switch window, however I do not see his facet dropping two on the spin at dwelling.
The Toffees have been properly crushed by Brentford on Sunday however this looks as if an excellent alternative for them to get again on observe.
Their strikers Beto and Thierno Barry each scored in the identical sport towards the Bees. Watching them wrestle this season, that’s unbelievable, actually.
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Moyes in all probability thinks that’s typical, for them to attain when it would not actually matter, however perhaps one in every of them will internet when it does depend, right here.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Tony’s prediction: Having been dismantled by Brentford, I count on Everton to tighten issues up on the again this time. Wolves might be sport for this one, however Everton have numerous high quality of their crew and may management issues. This one may be final on the Match Of The Day operating order. 1-0
AI’s prediction: 1-1
I benched Fulham striker Harry Wilson in my Fantasy crew earlier than their draw towards Liverpool, and that was a mistake.
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Wilson is in nice type however he is just one a part of an especially well-balanced crew.
The large rumours are that Liam Rosenior would be the subsequent Chelsea supervisor and he might be in cost for this sport.
Whoever is of their dug-out, this can be a robust gig as a result of Fulham could have an actual go a them within the west London derby.
However Chelsea beat Fulham earlier within the season and I used to be impressed by Liam Delap when he got here on for the Blues in Sunday’s draw at Manchester Metropolis.
So, as a lot as I fee Fulham in the intervening time, I’m backing Chelsea right here.
They’ve solely gained one in every of their previous eight video games within the Premier League, however I’m going to say they may nick this.
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Sutton’s prediction: 1-2
Tony on why he helps Chelsea: I used to be born there and lived in Kensington and Chelsea for the primary two years of my life. My dad supported Spurs however I adopted my mum who, confronted with the selection of Fulham or Chelsea, went with Chelsea as a result of that they had higher haircuts.
My favorite gamers once I began following them have been Kerry Dixon, Pat Nevin and David Speedie. Nevin was my idol as a result of I used to be additionally small and dribbly as a footballer, and he would depart the opposition in his wake.
Tony on Enzo Maresca’s exit: I preferred him, his win fee was very spectacular. I suppose we must be getting used to it by now, however this was a very unhappy one because it was a automotive crash in gradual movement, and issues crumbled for him behind the scenes simply after he gained the Premier League Supervisor of the Month award in November.
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Again then, I felt we had a shot on the title however now, with our squad of sensible younger gamers and one other new supervisor, high 4 is a extra reasonable goal for the season.
Tony’s prediction: The west London derby is all the time cagey, however I feel we’ll have the sting on the evening. We’d like Cole Palmer to take management of the match and dictate the tempo.
Fulham are properly drilled however, as we noticed on the weekend towards Metropolis, if we’re persistent and get the ball within the field, possibilities will come our approach. 1-2
AI’s prediction: 1-2
That is one other tough sport for Manchester Metropolis after they dropped factors towards Sunderland and Chelsea.
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Brighton beat them on the south coast earlier within the season, and they’re one other awkward crew who I all the time really feel pose a menace.
Metropolis are wanting match centre-halves after Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol have been each injured towards Chelsea, and that may hardly assist.
However Pep Guardiola’s facet can not afford to lose any extra floor within the title race and I’m going to again them to get again on observe.
The one factor they have been actually lacking towards Sunderland and Chelsea was to be a bit medical.
Erling Haaland can not hold lacking possibilities, and he’s going to go on a run, so I am placing down him to right down to get a hat-trick – I deserve an additional level if I am proper about that.
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Sutton’s prediction: 3-1
Tony’s prediction: Brighton have not been nice on the street over the past couple of months and this can be a must-win for Metropolis to maintain the title race alive.
They don’t seem to be watertight on the again so I count on Brighton to get a aim however, after a quiet few weeks, I am anticipating Haaland to feast on Wednesday. My fantasy crew may do together with his assist. 4-1
AI’s prediction: 3-1
It appeared like Ruben Amorim was poking the hierarchy at Manchester United with a few of his cryptic feedback over the weekend about and that all the time felt like the start of the tip for me.
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So, to see him sacked a few days later was no large shock – it was like Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea exit another time – Amorim needed to be put out of his Manchester distress, and the membership obliged.
In comparison with final yr, that they had improved – however solely as a result of they have been so unhealthy then. This season has been OK, however United must be greater than OK.
Burnley ran them shut at Outdated Trafford earlier this season, when United wanted a 97th-minute Bruno Fernandes penalty
I can see this sport being simply as shut as a result of I simply do not fancy this United crew, whoever is in cost.
I get accused by numerous United followers of getting a dislike for them, however I simply suppose they’re bang common – that is the explanation I do not go for them to win in these predictions numerous the time.
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They’re nonetheless bang common now Amorim has gone, which is why I feel Burnley will get one thing right here.
I do have sympathy for Clarets boss Scott Parker as a result of they’ve been OK too.
They’ve simply come up just a little bit quick with regards to scoring objectives, which is why wins have been in such quick provide.
Tony’s prediction: With or with out Amorim, United do not have the gamers in the intervening time to create many possibilities. A freezing Turf Moor is just not the place you wish to be with a skeleton squad both, so some extent apiece. 1-1
AI’s prediction: 0-2
Newcastle not solely bought three factors towards Palace on the weekend, they stored their first clear sheet within the league because the begin of October.
Leeds have gone seven video games unbeaten, together with a deserved draw within the north-east towards Sunderland, and they are going to be stuffed with confidence.
These two sides drew 0-0 at Elland Street in August however there will certainly be objectives this time.
I all the time again Newcastle at dwelling, so why ought to I alter now? The one factor I am uncertain about right here is whether or not Leeds will rating.
I will say they will not, so stand by for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to seek out the online once more, in all probability in stoppage time.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-0
Tony’s prediction: Each groups play thrilling, attacking soccer so I am anticipating objectives galore. Newcastle have a higher depth of squad and being at dwelling I feel they’re going to take the factors, however this must be an awesome match for the impartial. 3-2
AI’s prediction: 3-1
Thursday, 8 January
Liverpool badly missed Hugo Ekitike of their draw towards Fulham, and put in one other lacklustre show.
Arne Slot’s facet are 9 video games unbeaten now, so their current outcomes have been all proper on paper.
It is their performances which are the issue, although. Whenever you see them with your individual eyes, they’re miles off the place they have been after they gained the title final season, and are nowhere close to the place Arsenal are at now both.
When Liverpool beat them at Anfield in August, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was criticised for being too cautious, as he usually is in massive video games like this.
It needs to be totally different this time. This Liverpool crew have been leaking objectives all season, so Gunners followers should not going to simply accept Arteta sitting again.
I doubt Arteta will do it this time, as a result of Arsenal are at dwelling and Liverpool are there for the taking.
In actual fact, there must be zero negativity in the way in which they’re arrange. Manchester Metropolis have dropped factors twice prior to now few days, so Arsenal are six factors clear. It is simply over six years since Arteta took cost, and this isn’t the time for him to be cautious.
The Gunners ought to go for it, as a result of they’re on a special stage to Liverpool, they usually might as properly be in a special league.
No-one thinks Slot’s facet are going to win the Premier League anymore, regardless that they’re fourth, they usually do not look able to flexing their muscle mass and occurring a protracted successful run, both.
That’s not going to occur. It is a bang-average Liverpool crew this season, and Arsenal ought to be capable of exploit all of their weaknesses.
It must be fairly comfy for the league leaders too.
They’re carrying Viktor Gyokeres a bit, as a result of he has simply not fired for them up entrance, however it doesn’t appear to matter, they’re successful anyway.
Declan Rice is simply majestic in the course of the park, he’s simply phenomenal, and they’ve plenty of alternative ways of scoring objectives.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-0
Tony’s prediction: A win right here and Arsenal have the title future in their very own arms. With their first-choice defence again, I can not see Liverpool getting previous Gabriel and William Saliba, so I count on a snug evening in north London for the champions in ready.
Gabriel to rise above Virgil van Dijk within the field and seize the primary aim. 2-0
AI’s prediction: 2-2
How did Sutton do final time?
The video games have come thick and quick over the festive interval, however a victory continues to elude Chris.
He did not less than get the higher of AI this time, thanks to 6 right outcomes from the ten matches in week 20, together with one precise rating.
That gave him 90 factors, whereas AI may solely handle 4 right outcomes with one precise rating, for a complete of 70 factors.
The BBC readers did higher, with 5 right outcomes and two precise scores, and that noticed them find yourself on 110 factors.
However the weekly win went to Chris’s visitor, singer-songwriter and Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin.
The Magpies’ 2-0 win over Crystal Palace was one in every of 4 precise scores for Cushin, who bought six right outcomes total.
That gave him 180 factors, placing him second on the visitor leaderboard behind The Coral frontman James Skelly.