Neglect Liverpool in opposition to Everton or Arsenal in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, the large fixture this weekend is Chris Sutton versus AI chatbot Copilot.
Sutton claimed on this week’s Monday Night time Membership that he’s “extra clever than AI” and the stats do assist him, not less than relating to soccer scores anyway.
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He’s high of the BBC predictions league desk (see backside of web page) up to now, with three wins within the first 4 weeks – and he has crushed AI each time.
“I’m 4-0 up on AI – I do not know if it feels stress, nevertheless it ought to,” Sutton mentioned. “Additionally, why is it not going to the perfect supply? That is me. if it needs to do higher, perhaps it ought to begin copying me?”
AI, nonetheless, doesn’t agree that Sutton has superior intelligence, and appears to counsel that it’s a bit early for him to be celebrating.
When requested ‘are you fearful that Chris Sutton is cleverer than you?’ Copilot replied “not within the slightest”.
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And when requested ‘is Chris Sutton higher at soccer predictions than you?’, it additionally responded confidently.
“Over time, AI tends to enhance because it absorbs extra information and refines its fashions,” Copilot mentioned.
It added: “Brief time period: Sutton’s instincts and expertise may give him an edge, particularly in unpredictable fixtures.
“Long run: AI might outperform with consistency and breadth, particularly throughout tons of of matches.”
We’ll discover out who’s greatest, people or machine, over the course of this season as a result of Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League video games in 2025-26, taking up BBC Sport readers and quite a lot of visitors in addition to AI.
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For week 5, he takes on some well-known followers of Liverpool and Everton, earlier than the 247th Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday.
From a Reds perspective, The Coral frontman James Skelly and Starsailor’s James Walsh have had their say.
Giving the Toffees’ perspective is Katherine Parlour of indie duo Image Parlour.
Do you agree with their scores? You can also make your individual predictions beneath.
The most well-liked scoreline chosen for every recreation is used within the scoreboards and tables on the backside of this web page.
An accurate end result (selecting a win, draw or defeat) is price 10 factors. The precise rating earns 40 factors.
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Skelly and Walsh are each having fun with the Reds’ successful begin to the season, even when their performances haven’t been too convincing.
“Half the group is new so it’s clearly going to take a little bit of time bedding in, however there may be sufficient particular person high quality to get us via till we begin absolutely ticking,” Skelly instructed BBC Sport.
“I am completely satisfied,” added Walsh. “The performances have not been superb however they are going to come.
“Ryan Gravenberch has been excellent and having a participant together with his calmness and ability below stress is actually essential when a group just isn’t in full gear.”
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Parlour, in the meantime, feels Everton have a brand new talisman that has given their followers hope.
“I could not ask for way more from Jack Grealish proper now in spite of everything his assists, however he’s due his aim for us,” she mentioned.
“He appears so up for it and the followers are actually feeling that electrical energy. I am simply buzzed to see what he brings to the derby.”
Chris Sutton was talking to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.
The AI predictions have been generated utilizing Microsoft Copilot Chat – we merely requested the software to ‘predict this weekend’s Premier League scores’.
Premier League predictionsSaturday, 20 September
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Everton have began the season effectively. Jack Grealish has given them that artistic spark on the ball and Beto is a tireless runner up entrance.
On high of that, you understand David Moyes will make them exhausting to interrupt down, too.
Liverpool left it late once more in opposition to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and I do marvel how a lot that recreation may have taken out of them.
Nonetheless, they’ve loads of choices of their squad and, whereas they haven’t been at their greatest, they carry on discovering a approach to win. That is what I feel will occur once more right here.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-0
James Skelly’s prediction: It is at all times greatest to play Everton when they’re a bit assured. When they’re struggling, they batten down the hatches and go all ‘Canines of Battle’. Once they fancy themselves, I really feel like we’ll do them.
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I do not see ‘Moysey’ going toe-to-toe with us, as a result of he isn’t silly is he? However I nonetheless fancy us. 3-1
Katherine Parlour’s prediction: I am a Blue, what can I say? Additionally, after watching Everton Girls win at Anfield final week, I am filled with hope.
A little bit of magic from Grealish will determine it, and a constant, tight, defence will see us via. 1-2
James Walsh’s prediction: Everton will not make it simple, however the high quality of this Liverpool group will shine via.
The important thing man is Virgil van Dijk. When he is on type and marshalling the defence, it breeds calmness all through the group. 2-1
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AI’s prediction: 2-1
I used to be at Tottenham’s Champions League win over Villarreal on Tuesday for Radio 5 Stay, they usually have been slightly bit flat – they solely had one shot on the right track all night time, and solely scored because of an personal aim.
Spurs have began the season in an analogous approach to Liverpool, in that they haven’t at all times performed that effectively however more often than not they’ve nonetheless acquired a end result – other than their defeat by Bournemouth.
What they’ve of their favour is 2 unimaginable centre-halves, in Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, who have been each phenomenal in opposition to Villarreal – Thomas Frank simply has to hope he can maintain them match.
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Brighton are inconsistent however they’re courageous they usually have some harmful attacking gamers. They’ll take the sport to Spurs, and my intestine feeling is they are going to take the win, too.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Skelly’s prediction: A number of targets right here. 2-2
Parlour’s prediction: Brighton are respectable at house 2-1
Walsh’s prediction: I hope James Milner is on the scoresheet once more. 2-2
AI’s prediction: 1-2
Burnley supervisor Scott Parker will likely be feeling actually exhausting achieved by after their last-gasp defeat by Liverpool, which like their loss in opposition to Manchester United was right down to a stoppage-time penalty.
We all know the Clarets have been glorious defensively within the Championship final season, they usually have proven they’re resolute within the Premier League too, however the query is whether or not they will carry a large enough attacking menace?
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That is why I fancy Forest right here. This is a vital recreation for giant Ange Postecoglou, too. At any time when his group loses, whoever it’s, it appears to be greeted with extra glee than when most different managers lose, which is such an idiotic view.
His Nottingham Forest facet have been 2-0 up and cruising within the Carabao Cup in midweek however then missed a number of possibilities, let Swansea again within the recreation and ended up going out to an unbelievable 97th-minute aim.
Postecoglou made 10 modifications for that tie, so he has rested a number of for this recreation. I’m backing them to bounce again with ‘The Woodchopper’, Chris Wooden, bagging the winner on his return to his former membership.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-1
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Skelly’s prediction: We all know all about Burnley after final week. Forest to win 1-0… dangle on, Ange is accountable for Forest now is not he? … so Burnley will rating. 1-1
Parlour’s prediction: Forest will likely be too sturdy 0-2
Walsh’s prediction: Parker has acquired Burnley effectively organised. Forest will come good however they’re in a little bit of turmoil and Ange will want time to handle that. 1-0
AI’s prediction: 2-0
London Stadium, 15:00 BST
I acquired in an argument with a few West Ham followers on 606 as a result of that they had left early throughout final weekend’s defeat by Spurs.
It is their proper, I get that, however in case you are a correct fan, you do not depart early. I by no means did that as a child after I used to assist Nottingham Forest.
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West Ham are at house once more this week, however that’s extra prone to hinder them than assist them – and what number of instances have we seen this film with the Hammers now?
The house owners at all times take the brunt of the blame when issues are going improper however they spent over £120m on new gamers this summer time, with a web spend of £70m, and the issue for boss Graham Potter is that there hasn’t been any enchancment from when he took over in January.
Crystal Palace are so effectively drilled that, even when they’re with out injured duo Ismaila Sarr and Adam Wharton, they need to nonetheless do a job on them.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-1
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Skelly’s prediction: West Ham are struggling. 1-2
Parlour’s prediction: I’m going with Palace. 1-3
Walsh’s prediction: The stress is mounting on West Ham however with it being a make or break recreation the group on the London Stadium ought to get behind the group and get them over the road. 2-1
AI’s prediction: 1-2
After I misplaced at predictions a number of weeks operating final season, I did not get a name from the BBC providing me a brand new deal.
But with Wolves boss Vitor Pereira, which is actually odd. They’ve already misplaced their first 4 league video games, and if he loses the following 4 they are going to be calling for his head.
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Wolves would possibly really feel they deserved one thing from their defeat at Newcastle final day out, after beginning that recreation fairly effectively, however that’s nothing to how devastated Leeds will really feel after dropping out to a last-gasp personal aim at Fulham.
That left Leeds and not using a level or perhaps a aim on the highway, whereas Wolves are and not using a level in any respect, so one thing has to offer right here.
Wolves are with out the injured Jorgen Strand Larsen up entrance, which is a blow, however I’m nonetheless backing them to win this one – perhaps a brand new contract for Pereira will imply a brand new daybreak for his group?
Sutton’s prediction: 1-0
Skelly’s prediction: A primary level for Wolves. 1-1
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Parlour’s prediction: Leeds will put up a very good battle. 2-2
Walsh’s prediction: Wolves have gotten one thing to show. 1-0
AI’s prediction: 3-2
It was fascinating to listen to on the Monday Night time Membership, saying that the gamers will not be ok in that central space.
I backed Ruben Amorim final season when he caught to his system, as a result of he had not had the possibility to deliver his personal gamers in. However he has had that probability now, they usually nonetheless cannot get outcomes.
United are arguably the most important membership on the planet with a beautiful historical past of successful issues, particularly within the Premier League.
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The onus on them isn’t just to win each week, however to do it in a sure means – with panache, taking part in nice attacking soccer.
The system Amorim performs, in his 3-4-3 formation, is OK in case you are successful or taking part in scintillating soccer however in the meanwhile United are doing neither. They’ve had a good bit of possession in a few of their video games, however what are they doing with it?
I actually like Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, however ultimately United might want to win video games, to offer their followers one thing to cling on to.
As Scholes mentioned, their ambition in the meanwhile is simply to get into the highest half. I’m sorry however Amorim wants to offer their supporters a bit greater than that.
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The place United are lucky is that they’ve had per week off since dropping the derby, whereas Chelsea have been crushed by Bayern Munich within the Champions League on Wednesday.
It’s a large plus for United that they do not have European soccer. You may’t moan about having much less video games – that ought to give them the bodily benefit right here.
Even so, how are you going to put collectively a case for United successful this recreation? I simply cannot.
Chelsea will not be the completed article both, however they’re taking part in some great things. They’ve additionally acquired Cole Palmer firing once more, and he’ll make the distinction.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-2
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Skelly’s prediction: Amorim is the brand new Andre Villas-Boas. He will not make it to Christmas. 1-3
Parlour’s prediction: Chelsea are top-of-the-line attacking sides within the league proper now. 1-3
Walsh’s prediction: United to indicate some battle. 1-1
AI’s prediction: 1-2
Craven Cottage, 20:00 BST
I truly acquired a Fulham prediction proper final week – I feel it was for the primary time ever.
It is a exhausting one to name, as a result of Brentford are helpful on the counter-attack below Keith Andrews.
However Fulham did the double over the Bees final season and, after efficiently backing them to beat Leeds, I’m going to stay with them.
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Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Skelly’s prediction: Fulham to take this. 2-0
Parlour’s prediction: That is going to be tight. 1-1
Walsh’s prediction: Residence benefit ought to inform. 2-1
AI’s prediction: 1-1
Sunday, 21 September
Vitality Stadium, 14:00 GMT
That is robust since you might make an argument for each end result, however I’m going to again Bournemouth.
I’ve been impressed by the Cherries up to now, in defence and assault, and though Newcastle beat Wolves final day out, they’ve probably not acquired going but.
Former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is but to win at Vitality Stadium in three visits with Newcastle, and he’s going to have to attend slightly longer for his first success.
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Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
Skelly’s prediction: I can see Newcastle getting a degree. 2-2
Parlour’s prediction: Bournemouth are respectable at house. 2-1
Walsh’s prediction: Newcastle gave Liverpool a troublesome recreation and confirmed lots of battle till younger Rio Ngumoha popped up. They impressed me sufficient to suppose they are going to nick this. 1-3
AI’s prediction: 1-1
Stadium of Mild, 14:00 GMT
I have not backed Sunderland to win but this season, and some of their followers have been hammering me on social media as a result of they’ve made a extremely good begin.
However I’m not simply going to again them to win for the sake of it, even in opposition to an Aston Villa facet who’re wanting type and confidence, and can’t even rating a aim in the meanwhile both.
As an alternative I’m going to say Villa will come good, and for Ollie Watkins to not simply get their first aim of the season, however to safe their first win too.
Apologies once more to Sunderland followers for that – they’ll hammer me once more this week if I am improper.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-2
Skelly’s prediction: Villa to get a aim, ultimately. 1-1
Parlour’s prediction: I’ve a very good feeling about Sunderland this week. 1-0
Walsh’s prediction: Sunderland appear to be having fun with life within the Premier League. 2-1
AI’s prediction: 1-0
Emirates Stadium, 16:30 GMT
I’m very certain about this one – Arsenal to win.
Manchester Metropolis performed effectively within the derby, however they have been up in opposition to a poor Manchester United group and Arsenal are on a special degree.
They’ll tough Metropolis up and I can see Erling Haaland being bullied out of it – I’m not going to make him captain of my Fantasy group this week.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-0
Skelly’s prediction: Arsenal are our largest rivals for the title – if we end above them, we win it – however I fancy Metropolis right here. Mikel Arteta is a bit too cagey in massive video games like this, and it’s a case of ‘who he dares’. 1-2
Parlour’s prediction: A number of targets on this one. 3-2
Walsh’s prediction: Metropolis have a tremendous keeper in Gianluigi Donnaruma now, so that may maintain it low scoring. 1-1
AI’s prediction: 3-2
How did Sutton do final week?
Chris acquired eight right outcomes with no precise scores from the ten video games in week 4, giving him 80 factors.
That meant he beat his visitor, Solely The Poets frontman Tommy Longhurst, who acquired six right outcomes with no precise scores, giving him 60 factors – the identical complete because the collective efforts of the BBC readers.
AI completed additional again – it acquired 5 right outcomes with no precise scores for a complete of fifty factors.
Weekly wins, ties and complete factors after week 4. . .
Visitor leaderboard 2025-26. . * Common after 4 weeks.