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Sunday brings the primary Put on-Tyne derby since 2024 however will or not it’s Sunderland or Newcastle celebrating afterwards?

“For many of final season you could not have imagined Sunderland getting promoted and being aggressive with Eddie Howe’s Newcastle, not to mention being above them within the desk,” mentioned BBC Sport soccer professional Chris Sutton.

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“It is extremely completely different now, and the way in which Sunderland play makes me assume they have an actual likelihood.”

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League video games this season, in opposition to AI, BBC Sport readers and a wide range of company.

For week 16, he takes on England Gaming star Daniel ‘Stingray’ Ray.

Ray goes for glory for the eLions – the Soccer Affiliation’s official esports group – at EA Sports activities FC within the Uefa eEuro 2025 finals event, which takes place at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

You may watch the motion on Uefa’s YouTube, IG Stay and TikTok channels, in addition to EA Sports activities FC Twitch and YouTube and England’s Twitch.

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Do you agree with their scores? You may make your individual predictions beneath.

The preferred scoreline chosen for every sport is used within the scoreboards and tables on the backside of this web page.

An accurate end result (choosing a win, draw or defeat) is value 10 factors. The precise rating earns 40 factors.

Ray, who additionally performs EA Sports activities FC for Gen Metropolis and Manchester Metropolis in addition to England, is making his debut on the eEuros finals after getting by qualifying.

Eight gamers will characterize their nations on the finals in a straight knockout, enjoying for a $100,000 prize pool and a coveted spot within the FC Professional World Championship Play-Ins, with Denmark’s Anders Vejrgang defending the title he gained final 12 months.

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“I’m feeling actually good for it,” Ray instructed BBC Sport. “I’ve received a very good coach alongside me and observe has been going properly.

“It is at all times an honour to play on your nation. Clearly when you’re youthful, you dream about doing it as an precise footballer, however if you go into this job and there is a chance to characterize England, placing the shirt on is one thing particular.

“I beat Vejrgang 9-4 in qualifying to get right here. I’ve performed in opposition to him all year long simply in observe, and in different tournaments earlier than – however I would by no means crushed him in a event earlier than.

“For me, he’s the most effective participant on this planet so beating him in a event like this simply offers you want a loopy increase of confidence.”

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Chris Sutton and Daniel ‘Stingray’ Ray have been talking to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.

The AI predictions have been generated utilizing Microsoft Copilot Chat – we merely requested the instrument to ‘predict this weekend’s Premier League scores’.

Premier League predictionsSaturday, 13 December

Stamford Bridge, 15:00 GMT

Chelsea have been glorious in opposition to Arsenal on the finish of November, once they received a draw after happening to 10 males, and I used to be pondering right here we go, they might probably be title contenders.

Since then, nonetheless, they have been outfought by Leeds, seemed flat in opposition to Bournemouth and this week received turned over by Atalanta within the Champions League.

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So Enzo Maresca actually wants a win right here to get again on observe, however it will not be simple as a result of Everton are such a harmful group.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor and Iliman Ndiaye are enjoying very well and Everton have gotten a little bit of momentum in the mean time.

On type you’d in all probability again Everton, whereas probably the most wise prediction would in all probability be a draw, however I’m not going to be wise.

They haven’t given me any actual motive to again them just lately, however I simply have a sense Chelsea will take this one as a result of they’re at dwelling and they’re due a win.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Stingray’s prediction: With this being on the Bridge, I’m going to again Chelsea. I feel they’ll begin off very well and go 2-0 up, then Everton will nick one again however then Chelsea rating late. 3-1

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AI’s prediction: 2-0

I’m at this sport for five Stay and it will likely be fascinating to see what we get from Liverpool.

I’m actually happy for Reds boss Arne Slot to get such an important win at Inter Milan on Tuesday after all of the stuff with Mohamed Salah this week.

Slot mustn’t should put up with that nonsense. I do know Salah has been a legend for Liverpool however basically Slot simply needs to win video games and there’s nothing private in his group choice – he isn’t treating Salah any completely different to every other participant in that sense.

Liverpool modified their form in opposition to Inter and went with a midfield diamond and two up high.

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Everybody goes to be speaking about whether or not Salah is again for this sport, however the one manner he’s going to be reintegrated into the squad is that if he apologises.

Slot’s focus will likely be on successful this sport, however it’s a robust one.

You possibly can argue it’s the similar for many groups however I discover Brighton so laborious to foretell. I at all times really feel they’ve a purpose in them, however they’re fairly open too.

Liverpool have to get again to successful constantly and placing a run collectively, however I’m not certain how a lot their efforts on the San Siro may have taken out of them.

I’ve whacked a few Brighton gamers in my FPL group, Jan Paul van Hecke and Danny Welbeck, so they’ll in all probability lose now – however I do fancy them to get one thing at Anfield.

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-2

Stingray’s prediction: It is a sport which goes to present Liverpool a bit extra of their confidence again. Clearly they’d a great win in midweek and so they can construct extra momentum right here. I’ve received Salah in my Fantasy group so I hope he performs, however I do not see it! 2-1

AI’s prediction: 3-1

It is just December however this can be a must-win for Burnley, by way of confidence and likewise staying in contact with the groups above the relegation zone.

Have a look at Leeds in the mean time and you’ll see they’ve some confidence. Burnley are the alternative, after shedding six video games on the spin.

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It’s a huge sport for Fulham too, who’re nonetheless at risk of being dragged right into a relegation scrap.

For all their good play and pleasure in pushing Manchester Metropolis and Crystal Palace shut previously few days, Marco Silva’s aspect didn’t choose up any factors.

So, it’s important they get one thing at Turf Moor, and I feel they’ll. The apparent result’s a draw and this time I’m going to go along with it.

Fulham’s away type has been fairly poor however they do have some actual high quality of their group. Harry Wilson has been glorious for them this season, however whereas I do not see them shedding this, I do not see them nicking it both.

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Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Stingray’s prediction: Burnley will attempt to shut up store to cease the rot and I can see them getting a great level at dwelling. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Talking of apparent outcomes, that is high in opposition to backside and it is fairly clear Arsenal will win this – it’s only a query of what number of they’ll rating.

Rob Edwards has had an absolute stinker since leaving Middlesbrough to take the Wolves job. They’re shedding each week whereas, on the similar time, Boro at all times appear to win.

Wolves are in severe hazard of being worse than the Derby County aspect that my 606 co-host Robbie Savage captained to the bottom factors tally in Premier League historical past within the 2007-08 season, and they don’t seem to be going to get something at Emirates Stadium.

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I watched Arsenal in opposition to Membership Brugge for Champions League Match of the Day on Wednesday and so they received the win they needed regardless of being with out quite a lot of gamers.

The Gunners are nonetheless stretched however they have been nonetheless in a position to relaxation a couple of in that sport. I do not see Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rotating a lot on Saturday, although, as a result of he definitely will not take successful this sport with no consideration.

If you happen to’re an Arsenal fan you in all probability need to see your group completely blow Wolves away and scoring a shedload, however I do not assume that may occur.

As an alternative, I can see Arsenal getting the sport gained, then taking their foot off the fuel. That is when Arteta will make some modifications.

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Sutton’s prediction: 3-0

Stingray’s prediction: So that is the place I’m not going to get myself quite a lot of followers! I feel Wolves will get their first win of the season. 1-2

AI’s prediction: 3-0

Sunday, 14 December

I predict Crystal Palace to win quite a lot of video games as a result of I actually price them however the Europa Convention League has positively affected them this season.

Nonetheless, Manchester Metropolis have solely had an additional 24 hours relaxation since beating Actual Madrid on Wednesday, so will it make a lot distinction right here?

I am unsure it would. On high of that, I nonetheless do not belief Metropolis on the street, particularly after witnessing their collapse at Fulham.

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Erling Haaland will in all probability give you a purpose for them and normally I would say Metropolis will discover a strategy to edge this.

Not this time, although. Palace beat Metropolis within the FA Cup ultimate and that makes me assume Eagles boss Oliver Glasner may have a plan that works this time, too.

His group simply want to have the ability to carry it out for 90 minutes.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Stingray’s prediction: I am an enormous Charlton fan. I grew up in south-east London and caught with my native aspect. It could be superb for us to get again into the Premier League and we began off this season extremely properly, however then we have had a couple of accidents so for now our goal is again to survival.

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So, I am not the most important Palace fan! I might name them our rivals however we have not been in a position to play them just lately. In any case, Metropolis have gotten actually good momentum behind them and received that sensible win at Actual Madrid on Wednesday, once they dominated them. 0-3

AI’s prediction: 0-3

Nottingham Forest’s Europa League marketing campaign is an issue for his or her boss Sean Dyche, as a result of it’s a distraction from their relegation battle.

After all Forest need to do properly in Europe however should you requested Dyche what his precedence is then it needs to be climbing the desk.

As for Tottenham, I nonetheless do not know what we’re going to get from them.

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Sure, they’ve gained back-to-back dwelling video games in opposition to Brentford and Slavia Prague however that does not imply they’ve turned the nook.

Loads is dependent upon what sort of group Dyche places out on Thursday in opposition to Utrecht but when he focuses totally on Spurs then I can see this being a really tight sport.

I’ve already gone for lots of attracts this week, however that is one other one the place I do not really feel assured backing both group to win it.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Stingray’s prediction: I’m going to go along with Spurs right here. Their dwelling type is horrible, and I am unable to consider it’s that dangerous, however their away type is simply unbelievable. 1-2

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AI’s prediction: 1-2

Sunderland have had the week off whereas Newcastle needed to work so laborious in opposition to Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, solely to let their lead slip away late on.

Aside from their sensible efficiency in opposition to Everton a few weeks in the past, Newcastle’s away type hasn’t been nice, particularly straight after they’ve performed within the Champions League.

I’m anticipating that sample to proceed on Sunday, and their fatigue is prone to be a think about how this sport goes due to Sunderland’s depth.

We noticed in opposition to Arsenal how relentless Regis le Bris’s aspect are. They bullied the Gunners, and it was superb to observe.

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Everybody talks about how Granit Xhaka has been phenomenal for the Black Cats, and he has been sensible, however Noah Sadiki, who performs alongside him in midfield, has additionally been one of many signings of the season and deserves some consideration too.

I’m anticipating this to be the most effective sport of the weekend, and I’m additionally anticipating Sunderland to win it.

Some derby video games will be puffed up after which find yourself being disappointing, however I am unable to see this one letting anybody down.

I like the way in which Eddie Howe units Newcastle up too, and he is an excellent supervisor, however the Black Cats will take the bragging rights.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

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Stingray’s prediction: I’ve received a couple of mates from Sunderland, and some mates from Newcastle… however I feel Newcastle run away with this. 0-4

AI’s prediction: 1-2

I’ve backed in opposition to my outdated group Aston Villa previously couple of weeks however they proved me fallacious by beating Brighton after which doing the identical to Arsenal.

Unai Emery’s aspect simply carry on going and carry on successful too, and so they at all times appear to discover a strategy to recover from the road. They’ve gained seven video games in a row now in all competitions, and I feel they’re superb.

I’m not going to again in opposition to them this time, that is for certain. They have a brush with Basel on Thursday however enjoying within the Europa League has not affected them an excessive amount of just lately.

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West Ham have turned a nook beneath Nuno Espirito Santo, however so has Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

Watkins is beginning to look extra like his outdated self, and he might make the distinction right here to proceed Villa’s successful run.

Jarrod Bowen will guarantee they do not have a simple sport, however Villa have gotten sufficient targets proper by their group to take the factors even when Watkins would not rating on Sunday.

I used to be completely delighted to see Emi Buendia get the winner in opposition to Arsenal. He has had quite a lot of accidents to take care of at Villa however I noticed quite a lot of him at Norwich and he’s a terrific participant.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

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Stingray’s prediction: I am going with Villa to edge a reasonably boring sport. 0-1

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Gtech Group Stadium, 16:30

That is one other huge sport on the backside of the desk.

I’m so happy for Leeds boss Daniel Farke as a result of I used to be fed up with the garbage being talked about how he can’t handle within the Premier League.

Leeds have had a troublesome run of video games in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, Chelsea and Liverpool and it felt like there have been folks on the market who have been ready and even wishing for Farke to fail, so he could be sacked.

I’m delighted that it has turned out very in a different way. The performances, the center, and the standard that Leeds have proven has been sensible, even in defeat at Metropolis, and in opposition to Chelsea and Liverpool they’ve picked up factors too.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s targets have made the distinction, and they’re going to go into this sport stuffed with perception, and pondering they’ve an actual likelihood.

Brentford are nonetheless favourites, although, as a result of their dwelling type is so good – with 5 wins, a draw and only one defeat beneath Keith Andrews thus far.

The Bees have been fairly limp once they went to Spurs final week however on their very own patch it’s a completely different story. They’ve gained their previous three video games there, in opposition to Liverpool, Newcastle and Burnley so, like Leeds, they are going to be stuffed with confidence.

I bear in mind Farke’s final sport as Norwich supervisor in November 2021, when his group beat Brentford however he was sacked a couple of hours later. This time, I’m backing Brentford to win, however Farke’s future shouldn’t be unsure.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Stingray’s prediction: Each groups rating various targets. 2-2

AI’s prediction: 2-2

Monday, 8 December

Bournemouth are on a horrible run of outcomes however they’ve an important file at Outdated Trafford, successful 3-0 there in December in every of the the previous two seasons.

I bear in mind as a participant, there have been some groups I performed in opposition to, or stadiums I performed at, the place I simply felt we have been going to get a great end result, no matter type.

Possibly that is a type of video games, and venues, for Andoni Iraola’s and his gamers. It’s definitely the time of 12 months for them to go to Outdated Trafford and win.

So, whereas I’m going to get pelted by Manchester United followers for this, I’m going to again Bournemouth to cease the rot, and edge this one to make it a hat-trick of wins over United.

Honest play to Amorim, although. Even when United do lose this sport, then he has positively steadied the ship since Bournemouth gained 3-0 right here for the second time,

That defeat was United’s third in 4 video games and left them thirteenth at Christmas. It felt prefer it was completely pantomime season at Outdated Trafford however we’re now not on the stage the place there’s a fervour for Amorim to be sacked each different sport.

United are nonetheless not very convincing quite a lot of the time, however they’re in a a lot better place, trying up the desk and eyeing the highest 4. Amorim deserves some credit score for that, even when there’s nonetheless quite a lot of work to do.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

Stingray’s prediction: I really feel like United are on an upward trajectory in the mean time. They’ll win and hold a clear sheet too. 2-0

AI’s prediction: 2-0

How did Sutton do final week?

From the ten matches in week 15, the one sport the place everybody received the correct end result was Newcastle’s 2-1 dwelling win over Burnley.

That sport nonetheless ended up being expensive for Chris and his visitor, DJ and producer Paige Tomlinson, nonetheless.

They’d each gone for a 2-0 Magpies victory, so the Clarets’ stoppage-time penalty price them 30 factors and, in the end, handed the weekly win to AI.

Chris received seven right leads to all, however with no precise scores, for a complete of 70 factors.

The BBC readers solely managed three right outcomes, with no precise scores, for a tally of 30 factors, whereas Paige did barely higher with 4 right outcomes and no precise scores, leaving her on 40 factors.

It was an actual rating that made the distinction for AI, because it appropriately went for a 1-1 draw between Brighton and West Ham.

General, it received six right outcomes and, together with that precise rating, ended up with 90 factors.

“I am unable to consider I did not win after getting seven out of 10,” Sutton mentioned. “With out bigging myself up, folks have been knighted for lower than that.”