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Sutton’s predictions v DJ and producer Paige Tomlinson

by Soccer-News
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An early candidate for prediction of the season must be the lone BBC reader who accurately backed Manchester Metropolis to beat Fulham 5-4 on Tuesday.

Just below 35,000 of you submitted a rating for that sport, however just one particular person went for Metropolis to edge a nine-goal thriller.

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“That is unimaginable,” mentioned BBC Sport soccer professional Chris Sutton. “Whoever bought that proper deserves an award. They need to be knighted for that, or made a dame.

“Nonetheless, a very powerful predictions have been mine – for Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest to each win 1-0 – as a result of these precise scores meant I took the general victory.”

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 15, he takes on DJ and producer Paige Tomlinson, who helps Liverpool.

Tomlinson performed plenty of main festivals in 2025 akin to Glastonbury, Creamfields and Radio 1’s Huge Weekend in Liverpool. Her new single, Pay attention 2 Me, is out now.

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Do you agree with their scores? You may make your personal 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.

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

Liverpool-born Tomlinson was impressed to begin DJing after she noticed an absence of feminine DJs taking part in home music in Liverpool golf equipment [Getty Images]

Tomlinson is a lifelong Liverpool fan and says she had no selection within the matter.

“My complete household are Reds, in order quickly as I popped out of the womb I used to be going to be the identical,” she informed BBC Sport. “I’m glad I’m, too. I would not actually need to be a Blue!

“Once I was rising up, I used to be all the time an enormous Fernando Torres fan. I performed a number of soccer myself, and I performed up entrance, so all via college I sort of fancied myself as a feminine Torres, actually.”

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Tomlinson nonetheless performs frequently now for her five-a-side staff, The Liver Birds, and he or she continues to be banging within the objectives.

“I sort of stopped taking part in after I bought to varsity and did not play for a number of years, however final summer season I began up my very own girls’s staff,” she defined.

“We play in a league on Sundays and we’re doing very well – we received each of our video games final weekend and I feel we’re prime of the league in the mean time.

“It has been actually good to be a part of beginning one thing within the metropolis to get girls into taking part in soccer. I am nonetheless up entrance too – as soon as a striker, all the time a striker! Scoring objectives simply has a particular feeling about it, and I could not drop again.”

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Chris Sutton and Paige Tomlinson have been chatting with 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, 6 December

No person talks about Aston Villa being within the title race, do they? That can change in the event that they win this sport.

Villa struggled at the beginning of the season however now they’re on this unbelievable run, and it is a actual check for Arsenal.

What was Gunners boss Mikel Arteta doing, leaving Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze out of Wednesday’s win over Brentford? They’ve been the spine of my Fantasy staff this season.

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Saka and Eze needs to be again on Saturday however Arteta has a historical past of being cautious in huge video games like this one – take a look at their draw at Stamford Bridge final week, for instance.

Lots of people noticed that as a superb level and I get why however, as a former participant, I do know that after taking part in towards 10 males for an hour, I’d have come off the pitch feeling disenchanted with a draw.

Arteta’s mindset is completely different. This is not a criticism, as a result of it’s working for them, however they’re fairly pragmatic.

I nonetheless assume they may win the league, and I nonetheless imagine they’re the strongest staff with depth of their squad to deal with the accidents they’ve in the mean time – however they might nonetheless find yourself wanting again on that Chelsea sport, or their defeat at Liverpool in August, and need that they had gone for it extra.

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I do not assume they may try this at Villa Park both, and the more than likely end result might be one other draw, which might be Arsenal’s third in a row on the highway.

However I do not need to go for a draw as a result of it’s the largest sport of the weekend and, in any case, I do have a sense Arsenal will sneak it for what could be an actual assertion win.

I’m positive Villa may have an actual go at them, however Arsenal will nullify them and discover a method of getting a objective.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Paige’s prediction: As a lot as I would like to see Arsenal lose as a result of they’re clear on the prime in the mean time, I really feel like they will edge this one. They’ve a number of accidents in the mean time but it surely does not appear to have an effect on them a lot. It looks like it will be their season, as a lot because it kills me to say it. 1-2

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AI’s prediction: 1-2

I have been backing Bournemouth lately and so they have taken one level from their previous 5 video games – so possibly I have to return to the instances after I mentioned they’d lose each week.

Given the Cherries are in such poor kind, the apparent factor to say right here is that Chelsea will bounce again from their midweek defeat at Leeds.

However I am undecided what to anticipate from Enzo Maresca’s staff. They want a response as a result of they have been insipid at Elland Highway, when Leeds ran throughout them, but when they’re that meek once more then they’re in bother.

I additionally assume issues have to show for Bournemouth quickly, and finally they may get a break or two.

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It is laborious to really feel assured about both facet profitable it, although, so let’s go along with a draw.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Paige’s prediction: This can be a powerful one to name however I’m going to go along with Chelsea. 1-3

AI’s prediction: 0-2

Hill Dickinson Stadium, 15:00

I do not know what sort of reception Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche will get from Everton followers, however I would prefer to assume will probably be a superb one – primarily based on how he handled the turmoil on the membership when he was in cost there.

Given the circumstances at Everton, Dyche did a superb job there – and I feel he’ll do a superb job at Forest too.

Wednesday’s win at Wolves was one other good end result for him and it already looks like he has steadied the ship at Forest.

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Put it this manner, it already looks like they will be staying up fairly comfortably, as a result of Dyche will probably be nicely conscious of the work he has to do.

I do not see Forest getting something on Saturday, although. It has been unimaginable to foretell how Everton will do in current weeks, however I’ve a sense they may edge a really tight sport.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

Paige’s prediction: I am backing Everton to win this one at house. 2-0

AI’s prediction: 2-1

I’ve seen a number of Manchester Metropolis lately – I used to be at their win over Leeds and likewise towards Fulham – so I’ve seen a number of objectives at each ends previously few days.

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Often I would be fairly assured they’d win this one at house, however not a lot now.

I couldn’t imagine how passive Pep Guardiola’s facet have been within the second half at Craven Cottage when Fulham have been combating again towards them. When it went from 5-1 to 5-3, I believed Metropolis would assert themselves once more, but it surely simply didn’t occur.

Fulham didn’t lie down, the identical method Leeds didn’t lie down after they got here again from 2-0 to 2-2 at Etihad Stadium final weekend, and we all know Sunderland will throw tons at Metropolis too.

Sunderland are usually not nearly combat and need, both. As we noticed after they performed Liverpool on Wednesday, they’re about organisation and carrying a objective menace too.

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The Black Cats gamers have been most likely sitting within the Anfield dressing room at full-time feeling disenchanted, so they won’t be approaching this sport with any concern by any means.

I’m nonetheless going to go along with Metropolis right here as a result of they normally win at house and Phil Foden seems to be again at his highest, I’ve actually loved what I’ve seen from him.

However, even when they go 2-0 up, we all know the sport will not be over. Metropolis do not appear able to killing a sport anymore.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Paige’s prediction: This needs to be a superb match and something might occur right here. You recognize what, I’m truly going to go for Sunderland to get a draw, as a result of they’ve had such a superb begin to the season. Metropolis can not help scoring, however they cannot cease conceding in the mean time both. 2-2

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AI’s prediction: 4-0

Not many predictions appear easy anymore, however this one does.

Burnley have misplaced 5 video games in a row and I do not see issues altering right here. Their primary difficulty continues to be that they do not rating sufficient objectives, whereas solely Wolves have conceded greater than them this season.

I all the time assume Newcastle look so harmful however they have not discovered any consistency this season, as we noticed with their draw towards Tottenham. Even so, they need to be fairly comfy right here.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Paige’s prediction: I do not see Burnley inflicting Newcastle many issues. 2-0

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AI’s prediction: 3-0

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 15:00

Brentford have been aggressive towards Arsenal on Wednesday however they’ve now misplaced six of their seven away video games this season.

That needs to be excellent news for Spurs, however proper now it’s unimaginable to again them at house. They do not appear to have a functioning entrance line in the mean time, which is why they wanted Cristian Romero to pop up at Newcastle with a few objectives.

Issues are usually not proper on the pitch and, off it, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium isn’t a contented place both – the followers are making their emotions fairly clear.

So, would not it’s typical for Thomas Frank’s former staff to go there and nick a end result?

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It might find yourself being a struggle of attrition, as a result of Bees boss Keith Andrews will attempt to play on the break and I can see his facet getting one thing.

It looks like Frank does not simply want a win, he wants a sort of assertion win and efficiency, to persuade the Spurs followers.

That is unfair as a result of he wants time, however that is one thing Premier League managers do not get.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Paige’s prediction: Frank actually wants a win right here and I feel he’ll get it. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

When are Liverpool going to show the nook? They have been lucky to not lose at house to Sunderland in midweek and so they nonetheless look fragile.

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The best way Arne Slot’s facet are taking part in, that is going to be one other powerful sport for them. As Chelsea came upon on Wednesday, Leeds at house are normally a special animal to Leeds away.

The most important distinction with Daniel Farke’s facet previously couple of video games, nonetheless, has been all the way down to Dominic Calvert-Lewin. He offers them a special dynamic of their assault.

Calvert-Lewin got here on at half-time towards Metropolis and performed 86 minutes towards Chelsea, and his bodily presence up entrance was a giant think about each video games.

I’m not positive how Liverpool are going to should cope with him however my solely doubt about Leeds is how a lot these two video games have taken out of them.

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-2

Paige’s prediction: I’m going to assume fairly positively right here. It looks like we concede in virtually each sport in the mean time, and Leeds will most likely get the primary objective and we must chase the sport to get again into it, however we’re starting to get some confidence again so I feel we’ll do it. 1-3

Paige on Liverpool’s season: It has been such a troublesome begin. I really feel like all of us are genuinely battling the lack of Diogo Jota. I feel any staff could be the identical, after dropping somebody so near them.

I feel it has been a mix of that and having so many new signings that it has been laborious for everybody to gel collectively, but when we’re something just like the Liverpool I do know, I really feel like we’ll come again – though it’s going to most likely be in the direction of the tip of the season when issues click on and we work out our strengths as a staff.

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I’m nonetheless loving what Hugo Ekitike has been doing for us since he joined, although. And I used to be actually happy to see Alexander Isak get off the mark towards West Ham final weekend as a result of there so was a lot hype and drama round his signing, and he has taken a number of video games to get going.

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Sunday, 7 December

West Ham bought a giant level at Previous Trafford on Thursday. They’re in a little bit of bother on the backside of the desk and you’ll see they’re scrapping for every part.

They should, actually. Everybody has written Wolves off, for apparent causes, and it appears to be like like Burnley are slipping out of contact too, however with Leeds profitable in midweek it simply places a bit extra stress on the Hammers.

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At the very least it appears to be like like they’re shifting in the correct route underneath Nuno Espirito Santo, even when they have not received in three video games.

This can be a powerful journey for them, although.

What a sport that was between Brighton and Aston Villa on Wednesday. I all the time assume the Seagulls will rating objectives, however I all the time anticipate them to leak a number of too.

That was Brighton’s first house defeat of the season, however they need to bounce again on Sunday.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-1

Paige’s prediction: West Ham are just a little bit hit or miss in the mean time, so I’m backing Brighton right here. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 1-1

I noticed 9 objectives at Craven Cottage on Tuesday however I’m not anticipating a high-scoring sport right here.

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Crystal Palace do not appear to attain or concede that many, and Fulham aren’t normally so prolific, both.

I do love a 1-0 to Palace with my predictions however watching Josh King and Samuel Chukwueze tear Manchester Metropolis aside in midweek makes me assume they’ll trigger Oliver Glasner’s facet some issues too.

Nonetheless, there isn’t a method the Eagles will probably be as open as Metropolis have been, so I’m in two minds right here.

I used to be tempted to go for a 1-1 draw, however let’s keep on with a slim Palace win.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Paige’s prediction: This might be fairly boring. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Monday, 8 December

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The Rob Edwards bounce hasn’t occurred at Wolves and it is no shock, both. They’re nonetheless the identical group of gamers who struggled underneath Vitor Pereira.

I can not get a Manchester United end result proper this season, however absolutely that modifications this week, as a result of they should win this sport.

I believed they’d have an excessive amount of firepower for West Ham on Thursday, however that was not the case.

One constructive for Ruben Amorim is that I do not ever really feel like they will concede a load of objectives, however they’re nonetheless not very convincing whoever they play towards.

This needs to be a special story, which is why I’m backing them to win – however I would not truly be that shocked in the event that they went to Molineux and ended up getting one other 1-1 draw.

Wolves have not even managed a objective, not to mention a degree, for 5 video games, which most likely means they’re on account of rating however I’m going with United to maintain a clear sheet too.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Paige’s prediction: I would love Wolves to win this, however I do not assume they may. 0-2

AI’s prediction: 1-2

How did Sutton do final time?

Chris bought 4 appropriate outcomes from the ten midweek video games in week 14, however these two precise scores gave him a profitable whole of 100 factors.

The BBC readers additionally bought 4 appropriate outcomes, however together with just one precise rating, giving them a tally of 60 factors. whereas AI bought 5 appropriate outcomes with one precise rating to finish up on 70.

Chris’s visitor, musician and writer Felix White, bought extra appropriate outcomes than anybody – 5 – however once more with solely just one precise rating, leaving him with 80 factors.

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Premier League

Sutton’s predictions v Tailenders host Felix White

by Soccer-News
written by Soccer-News

Aston Villa are going for a fourth successive Premier League victory after they journey to Brighton on Wednesday, however ought to Unai Emery’s aspect change the best way they’ve been scoring targets on their profitable run?

“There’s apparently some debate about whether or not Villa’s xG (anticipated targets) is unsustainable as a result of they’re scoring from lengthy vary, however that is nonsense,” mentioned BBC Sport soccer knowledgeable Chris Sutton.

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“Villa have good gamers who can shoot from the sting of the field, so are you significantly going to inform them to not shoot now, due to xG? Give me a break.”

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

For the midweek fixtures in week 14, he takes on musician, creator and Fulham fan Felix White.

White is the guitarist with The Maccabees and 86TVs. His new ebook ‘No matter might be, might be: A Matter of Life and Soccer’ is out now.

Do you agree with their scores? You can also make your personal predictions beneath.

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

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

White co-presents the BBC cricket podcast, Tailenders, and the official Fulham podcast, Fulham Repair [BBC]

White’s ebook follows his journey by means of the 2024-25 FA Cup marketing campaign from the extra-preliminary spherical to the ultimate at Wembley.

“It began by chance once I was on tour with 86TVs, at Kendal Calling within the Lake District,” White informed BBC Sport.

“I used to be having a bizarre day and, in all probability like many individuals studying this, when I’m feeling like that I very often go and discover soccer or cricket. I discover watching it simply airbrushes me, and simply modifications my mind-set in regards to the world.

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“I noticed Penrith have been enjoying down the street and we weren’t on stage till after 6pm, so I labored out I’d simply have sufficient time to get again afterwards. I watched the sport of their floor surrounded by hills, and it gave me a sensation nearly like I used to be watching soccer for the very first time.

“Anyway, I realised on the finish that I could not get a taxi again to the competition so I had a little bit of a panic, and I ended up getting a raise with a man known as Billy Williams, who turned out to be the chairman of Penrith.

“Once I was within the automobile with him, all these tales got here flooding out and it made me assume that from a literary perspective, the FA Cup is kind of a profound form of framework.

“Due to what it means to individuals, I realised this was an journey the place I may write a ebook telling a narrative not nearly English soccer, however about England itself.”

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Chris Sutton and Felix White have been chatting with BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.

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

Premier League predictionsTuesday, 2 December

Vitality Stadium, 19:30 GMT

It is a tough one to begin off with. Each groups suffered unhealthy defeats on the weekend for various causes.

Bournemouth let a two-goal lead slip as they went down 3-2 at Sunderland and have now misplaced three of their previous 4 video games.

At 2-2, Evanilson had a purpose disallowed for offside when he tapped in a deflected cross which appeared prefer it was heading in anyway. I used to be attempting to assume again as to if I might have finished the identical factor as a striker and, sure, I might. Single-mindedness is what I might name it.

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Everton have certainly obtained to defend higher than they did of their 4-1 defeat by Newcastle. I simply did not anticipate to see them capitulate like that.

Bournemouth have began leaking a number of targets just lately too, so perhaps there may be some hope for one in every of Everton’s less-than-prolific strikers to lastly discover the online – however I truly assume this might be fairly tight and the Cherries will edge it.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Felix’s prediction: These two sides are going to stage out and find yourself fairly shut to one another within the desk by the top of the season, in eighth or ninth or one thing like that. I really feel like they may carefully matched on Tuesday, too. 1-1

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AI’s prediction: 2-1

I’m at this recreation for five Stay. We had my predictions opponent Felix on the FPL Podcast final week and I do know he’ll go for a Fulham win right here – I actually like him, and I take pleasure in listening to Tailenders, however I am sorry to say he will get this prediction unsuitable.

Fulham’s dwelling type this season in all probability provides Felix some hope however their report towards Metropolis is completely terrible.

Metropolis have gained their previous 18 conferences in all competitions since 2012, which is the longest profitable run by a staff towards any opponent in the complete historical past of English soccer, scoring 54 targets and conceding solely seven.

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I coated Metropolis towards Leeds on Saturday and so they obtained fortunate, whereas away from dwelling they’ve misplaced thrice already.

With the run they’re on towards Fulham, nevertheless, there isn’t any manner they will not win this recreation.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-2

Felix’s prediction: That is the one recreation I’m going to name completely from my coronary heart and never my head. We’ve got crushed quite a lot of large groups just lately, however we’ve not crushed Metropolis for a very long time, particularly on the Cottage. That modifications right here, and in precisely the identical manner that we beat Liverpool in April.

So, Metropolis are going to go 1-0 up then we’ll rating three. They may nick one again after which there might be 10 minutes of manic defending, however we’ll maintain on. 3-2

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Felix on Fulham: It has been such a bizarre season as a result of the desk is so tight in the mean time that one unhealthy outcome makes everybody fear about relegation, and a few good ones, like we have simply had, makes you assume ‘oh we’re solely 5 factors from being fifth’.

AI’s prediction: 1-3

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank wants a outcome. He was so relaxed when he was at Brentford however now he simply seems like a man beneath stress.

Frank saying the supporters who booed Guglielmo Vicario after his mistake towards Fulham “cannot be true Tottenham followers” underlines the friction he’s feeling in the mean time, however he does have some extent in regards to the impact that has.

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As a participant who has been booed quite a bit through the years, I can inform you that it would not have a constructive influence in your efficiency. Being severe, although, I simply do not get it – it simply creates negativity.

The Spurs gamers will in all probability be relieved to be enjoying away after that, however Newcastle have discovered a little bit of type up to now week so this isn’t a straightforward journey in any respect.

Tottenham have already this season within the Carabao Cup, and I’m going for a repeat outcome, by the identical scoreline.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Felix’s prediction: It appears like Newcastle are simply beginning to undergo the gears. In distinction, with the quantity of video games Spurs have gotten and the shape they’re in, they’re going to be struggling. 3-0

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AI’s prediction: 2-0

Wednesday, 3 December

Chelsea have been right down to 10 males for an hour on Sunday so I used to be a little bit bit stunned Arsenal didn’t go for it extra.

There was official criticism of Gunners boss Mikel Arteta up to now about him being too adverse, and I do not assume they went for the jugular at Stamford Bridge.

If it was 11 versus 11 then a 1-1 draw there may be not a foul outcome in any respect, as a result of Chelsea are a very good staff, however are Arsenal taking advantage of these alternatives? I’m not positive.

Nonetheless, I feel they may bounce again and beat Brentford, and I can see them getting a number of targets this time.

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We all know the Bees will sit in and attempt to hit them on the counter with balls in behind for Igor Thiago, however I do not assume it’s going to work.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-0

Felix’s prediction: Arsenal are going to win this, aren’t they? They simply look so skilled and so strong.

They’ll be completely cruising within the title race till February or March after which if Manchester Metropolis or Chelsea, or whoever it’s, are inside 5 or 6 factors then they may really feel the stress. I can see them dropping a recreation or two then, however provided that anybody continues to be near them.

For now, although, I do not see anybody beating them. 2-0

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AI’s prediction: 2-0

Villa are enjoying properly proper now however it is a robust journey for them and with their heavy schedule it is perhaps a recreation too far.

Brighton are in nice type too, particularly at dwelling. Their boss Fabian Hurzeler has finished an amazing job there.

The Seagulls have gotten loads of firepower and a robust squad so, on that foundation, I’m going to again them.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Felix’s prediction: Brighton are in actually good type. Villa are too, however I feel the video games may meet up with them right here. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Manchester United didn’t must play significantly properly to beat Crystal Palace on Sunday, and Eagles boss Oliver Glasner moaned afterwards in regards to the membership’s failure to convey gamers in over the summer season.

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When a supervisor does that, I begin to surprise how lengthy he’ll cling round. I get it – you must go away when your inventory is excessive, and Glasner’s actually is in the mean time.

He’s proper, although, as a result of their squad is stretched. Glasner should have been listening to the Monday Evening Membership as a result of I have been saying the identical factor because the begin of the season, about how they’re going to come a cropper as a result of it is rather tough to compete with out that depth.

I nonetheless assume Palace will win this recreation although, as a result of Burnley are in a little bit of hassle.

Scott Parker’s aspect do not rating sufficient targets so it was actual blow for them to get stage at Brentford with 5 minutes to go on Saturday and nonetheless get nothing from the sport.

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I’ve a sense they may battle away right here too, after which see Palace sneak it late on.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Felix’s prediction: Palace even have performed a great deal of video games and I had a sense they might wrestle towards Manchester United earlier than they misplaced on Sunday. I nonetheless assume they may win this one although. It appears like Burnley ship targets on the finish of video games, as a result of they do not fairly final the tempo. 1-3

Felix on being at Wembley when Palace gained final season’s FA Cup: I had so many mad journeys and adventures within the ebook, and it nearly grew to become about discovering the sport that had the story behind it that had nothing to do with soccer, however was in regards to the individuals I met and even me personally.

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However I do must say that being among the many Palace followers at Wembley was truthfully the closest factor I’ve seen to an precise spiritual expertise.

The sense that they have been doing one thing by profitable their first main trophy that their mother and father or grandparents who supported Palace could not see, was unimaginable. It captured the very essence of the ebook as a result of I used to be searching for the magic of the FA Cup and I discovered it proper there. Even speaking about it now, I nonetheless get shivers.

AI’s prediction: 1-1

Wolves truly performed all proper towards Aston Villa on Sunday however they nonetheless misplaced once more.

There are six months of the season left to play however, let’s face it, they’ve had it.

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They nonetheless solely have two factors from their first 13 video games, and there’s no manner Rob Edwards can rescue them from right here.

They might usher in Pep Guardiola, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho – three of the good Premier League managers – and so they nonetheless would not maintain them up.

Wolves do have one thing to play for, although. I did not assume any staff might be as unhealthy as Robbie Savage’s Derby County aspect that went down with a report Premier League low of 11 factors in 2007-08, so beating that complete is perhaps their solely intention now.

Nottingham Forest’s defeat by Brighton on Sunday was a little bit of a sickener for Sean Dyche, as a result of he had made such a very good begin there.

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His staff ought to be too streetwise for Wolves, although.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Felix’s prediction: It is arduous to see Wolves profitable a recreation in the mean time. 1-2

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Leeds lumped it within the second half towards Manchester Metropolis and it nearly obtained them some extent.

They have been fortunate to nonetheless be within the recreation at half-time however honest play to Daniel Farke for making the substitutes and altering the system, as a result of he has been accused of not being proactive sufficient throughout video games.

As energetic as Leeds have been, they nonetheless ended up empty-handed, nevertheless, and it means they really want one thing right here.

You understand they may give it a go however, once more, it will be arduous for them to get something out of a Chelsea aspect who’re in actually good type.

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There is perhaps a little bit of an edge to this one, as a result of going again to my time as a Chelsea participant there was at all times a rivalry right here.

I do not assume it is going to be as tough and tumble because it was when these groups met within the however I am going for a similar consequence, which is a Chelsea win.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-2

Felix’s prediction: I’m going to name a mad one right here for the sake of it. 1-0

AI’s prediction: 1-2

I obtained Liverpool unsuitable on the weekend as a result of I believed they might lose at West Ham.

As a substitute of Mo Salah, it was a case of ‘No Salah’ after he was disregarded for his or her 2-0 win. I did not thoughts seeing that, as a result of Salah is not any totally different from some other participant – if he’s not performing, you drop him.

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I used to be unsuitable about Sunderland too, however that will not shock anybody.

We’re on the stage the place I’m considering ought to I do Black Cats followers a favour by tipping them to lose once more right here, as a result of we all know what occurs once I try this – they win.

I truly assume they may give a very good account of themselves at Anfield and it will not shock me in any respect to see them going there and profitable – I actually imply that, too, as a result of we have all seen how succesful Regis le Bris’ aspect are.

I’m nonetheless going to go together with Liverpool although. I do not assume they are often as unhealthy as they have been of their final two dwelling video games, towards Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven.

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Felix’s prediction: When Sunderland got here to Craven Cottage final week they allow us to have quite a lot of the ball. It was like they have been considering they may sting us on the counter-attack however they nearly appeared like they have been going to get came upon. We had 20-odd probabilities, so I can not imagine Liverpool will not do the identical. 2-0

AI’s prediction: 3-1

Thursday, 4 December

Manchester United fought again to beat Crystal Palace on Sunday however they did not actually deserve it.

They’re nonetheless a basket case of a membership, and you may say the identical about West Ham.

How can I predict what Ruben Amorim’s aspect will do? No-one can. I can not get my head round them.

There isn’t any purpose to again them right here, or West Ham both. The Hammers pushed Liverpool shut on Sunday, however they didn’t actually threaten very a lot regardless of the Reds being so weak defensively in the mean time.

There positively will not be many targets on this recreation, however I already know I’m going to be unsuitable about it.

In truth, I want I did not must make a prediction right here, however I have been informed I’ve to.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Felix’s prediction: I’m going to say Nuno Espirito Santo will get some extent. 0-0

AI’s prediction: 2-2

How did Sutton do final time?

There was a three-way tie for victory on the weekend, however Chris was not concerned.

He obtained three appropriate outcomes with no precise scores from the ten video games in week 13, for a complete of 30 factors.

As a substitute, the win was shared between the BBC readers, AI and Chris’ visitor – rapper Kofi Stone.

All of them obtained 4 appropriate outcomes, with no precise scores, for a complete of 40 factors.

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Sutton’s predictions v rapper Kofi Stone

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Is predicting Premier League outcomes getting tougher?

BBC Sport’s soccer knowledgeable Chris Sutton believes it’s – and never simply because he misplaced to AI once more final week.

“Honest play to AI for doing so effectively, but it surely simply makes me suppose that it is not likely AI,” he stated. “It is both copying me, or somebody have to be telling it what to do.

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“However I’ve to say that making these predictions is getting more durable. Everybody is thrashing everybody, and solely Arsenal seem immune.

“Final yr you might hold your hat on Liverpool profitable each sport, however not anymore. Even so, I do not suppose anybody on the planet thought Nottingham Forest would win 3-0 at Anfield final week.”

Sutton isn’t fairly proper there, although, as a result of from out of just about 45,000 predictions by the BBC readers, 38 of you went for a 3-0 Forest success. Nonetheless, there have been 20 different scorelines that have been extra well-liked picks, most of them involving a Liverpool victory.

The place will the shocks occur this weekend? 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.

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For week 13, he takes on rapper Kofi Stone, who’s an Aston Villa fan.

His new album, All The Flowers Have Bloomed, is out now.

Do you agree with their scores? You may make your personal 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.

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

Stone has been a Villa fan since he moved to Birmingham as a younger boy and his uncle purchased him a membership shirt.

“No-one informed me who to assist, however that is the way it began,” he informed BBC Sport.

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“I lived in Walthamstow to begin with, and I wasn’t into soccer then, however after I moved it was across the identical time my uncle gave me that high and I simply suppose that being in Birmingham, all of it made sense.

“I simply did not let go of the shirt. It had AST because the sponsors, so it was old-school even then, though I am unable to keep in mind precisely what yr it was.

“I hardly took it off. My mum tells me that when she needed to scrub it, I used to attend by the washer ready for it to complete, so I might put on it some extra.

“I’ve bought to be sincere although, I wasn’t that loyal to start with.

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“My favorite Villa participant was Darius Vassell, and when he moved to Manchester Metropolis my cousins used to make enjoyable of me after I got here again to London, as a result of I used to be such an enormous fan of his that I wore a Metropolis shirt for a bit.

“In addition to Vassell, I simply keep in mind Thomas Hitzlsperger was wonderful – he had a rocket shot on him – and up entrance Juan Pablo Angel was sensible, then Gabriel Agbonlahor too.”

Some Villa legends there, however what a few sure Chris Sutton, who joined Villa in 2006?

“It was a brief stint he had with us, wasn’t it?” added Stone.

“I clearly know him as a pundit, however I do not actually keep in mind him a lot as a Villa participant. Sorry, Chris!”

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Chris Sutton and Kofi Stone have been 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, 29 November

Gtech Group Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford have been a penalty kick away from getting some extent at Brighton final week, however Igor Thiago had his injury-time effort saved.

Bees boss Keith Andrews took the biscuit a bit afterwards, saying Thiago missed it as a result of he needed to wait too lengthy to take it. I imply, come on Keith, you’re higher than that!

I am not saying it is supreme to have to attend to take a penalty like that, however it’s a part of soccer now.

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Brentford’s outcomes have been respectable at residence, with 4 wins out of six, and they need to win this too, but it surely is perhaps nearer than individuals anticipate.

I’m discovering Burnley troublesome to foretell as a result of I do not suppose they’ve been as unhealthy as their type suggests.

Wolves, with 10 defeats, are the one group to have misplaced extra video games than the Clarets (eight) to date, however I nonetheless really feel like Scott Parker’s aspect have been aggressive.

Burnley have gotten some combat, spirit and organisation. Their largest drawback, although, is that they battle to attain.

I used to be going to say Brentford will win 1-0, however then I discovered they’ve scored a mean of two targets a sport at residence, so let’s go for them to keep up that.

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Kofi’s prediction: That is going to be shut. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 2-0

Etihad Stadium, 15:00 GMT

It was Leeds’ residence defeat to Aston Villa that price me in my predictions final week, as a result of I went for a draw, however I used to be at that sport and so they might simply have gotten one thing from it.

It looks like they put a lot into the primary half, that they weren’t in a position to preserve that depth and, from what I noticed, there should even be query marks over whether or not they’ll rating sufficient targets.

I’m at this sport too, for Radio 5 Stay, however there isn’t any means I’m predicting Leeds to get something this time.

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Their residence type has been respectable, however away they’ve struggled – and the final time they stored a clear sheet anyplace was the tip of August.

Manchester Metropolis have had a foul week too, with defeats to Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen.

Boss Pep Guardiola made 10 adjustments for the Champions League sport with Leverkusen which was an odd factor to do, and it backfired massively as a result of now his group have gotten work to do to make the knockout stage robotically.

Earlier than the worldwide break, their current type recommended they’d turned the nook and have been going to go on a run to actually push leaders Arsenal. Two defeats in every week in two totally different competitions tells a special story, although.

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Even so, I do not see Metropolis having any issues right here. Enjoying Leeds, at residence, is a superb alternative for them to get again on monitor.

That is the sport the place everybody who does Fantasy Premier League, myself included, is considering to triple captain Erling Haaland and he’ll rating a barrel load.

Sutton’s prediction: 4-0

Kofi’s prediction: Metropolis to take this fairly comfortably. 3-1

AI’s prediction: 3-1

Stadium of Gentle, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have had a couple of accidents which could clarify their drop in type and what occurs right here would possibly depend upon whether or not key ahead Antoine Semenyo is ready to return for them.

He missed final week’s draw with West Ham with sickness and in addition has an ankle drawback, however with out him his aspect nonetheless got here again from 2-0 right down to take some extent – one other end result I bought unsuitable.

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One of many video games I used to be precisely proper about final week was Fulham’s 1-0 win over Sunderland, however I’m actually undecided how this one will go.

It looks like selecting a winner is a toss of a coin, and in these conditions I normally go for a 1-1 draw.

This time, although, due to the abuse I bought on-line from a sure Sunderland fan for what he felt was a ‘silly’ prediction for the Fulham sport, I’m going to say Bournemouth will return to profitable methods.

He accused me of being actually thick for predicting a 1-0 Fulham win and, whereas I’m usually fairly silly, there is perhaps a bit little bit of egg on his face now.

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Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

Kofi’s prediction: They’ve each been doing effectively, and I am going for some targets right here. 2-3

AI’s prediction: 1-1

Hill Dickinson Stadium, 17:30 GMT

I actually like what David Moyes is doing at Everton. They have been excellent of their win at Outdated Trafford on Monday – firstly with 11 males after which particularly with 10.

I fairly loved that led to Gueye’s crimson card. There was many a team-mate of mine who needed to thump me, I can inform you. Trying again, I might have completely deserved it too.

With Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor and Iliman Ndiaye, Everton have gotten a bit about them going ahead and they’re nice to observe, however they’re simply lacking a goalscorer.

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Their centre-forward in opposition to Manchester United, Thierno Barry, truly did all proper. He did not seem like he was going to attain however, in that situation, with 10 males, he labored so arduous and was getting on the tip of a number of balls as much as him.

Whether or not it’s Barry or Beto who begins in opposition to Newcastle, they’re each due a aim – Beto has not discovered the online since August, whereas Barry has not scored this season.

Other than Everton’s centre-forward not scoring, one of many few different issues that has been constant because the season began is Newcastle’s away type, in that it’s actually poor and so they have not received within the league since April.

Nonetheless, in the case of predictions, with the standard they’ve of their group, I’m all the time left considering, ‘will it change this week?’

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They’ll have their moments in opposition to Everton, however I’m not this sport and considering they’ll go there and win. As a substitute, I’m going to take a seat on the fence.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Kofi’s prediction: Newcastle are clearly aspect, however their away type is not nice. I feel each group’s model of play will likely be fairly related. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 20:00 GMT

Tottenham performed effectively of their defeat by Paris St-Germain on Wednesday and that makes me suppose they could have an excessive amount of for Fulham.

Marco Silva’s aspect actually wanted their win over Sunderland to keep away from being dragged into the relegation scrap, and they’re nonetheless not out of hassle.

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Fulham’s away report is fairly terrible however then so is Tottenham’s residence type, so the apparent factor to go for here’s a draw.

It is solely taken me 4 seasons of doing these predictions, however I’m lastly making use of some logic.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Kofi’s prediction: Spurs have gotten some extent to show after final weekend’s north London derby. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Sunday, 30 November

I learn an article this week which stated how Manchester United are both excessive as a kite or low as a snake’s stomach – there’s by no means any center floor the place they’re simply doing all proper.

Earlier than the worldwide break, United had gone 5 video games unbeaten and I stored listening to how they’re ‘again’. Now, after such an terrible show and defeat in opposition to Everton’s 10 males on Monday, they’re again in hassle.

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Each these groups are constructed round a 3-4-2-1 form, however Crystal Palace’s gamers nonetheless look like a a lot better match to their formation.

United have a poor report at Selhurst Park in current seasons, and haven’t received there since 2019. I do not see that altering on Sunday.

My solely concern concerning the Eagles is that if they choose up any accidents within the Europa Convention League tie on Thursday, however I’m nonetheless backing them.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

Kofi’s prediction: Palace don’t have any concern and so they could cause anybody issues. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 1-0

New boss Rob Edwards didn’t get the beginning he needed with Wolves final week and issues is not going to be any simpler right here.

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I’m not anticipating any surprises, and all the pieces factors in the direction of an Aston Villa win.

Villa’s solely actual problem in the mean time is that Ollie Watkins can’t discover his type – I’ve been there myself as a striker, when you may simply turn into a bit hesitant somewhat than instinctive, however it would solely take a aim or two to get him going once more.

As for backside membership Wolves, effectively they’re in determined hassle. I keep in mind one season with Blackburn [1996-97] once we had 4 factors from our first 11 Premier League video games.

We ended up staying up however, with respect, we had some good gamers and have been additionally tremendous aggressive with the way in which we performed to choose up outcomes. I’m not so certain Wolves have that about them.

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Kofi’s prediction: That is the large one. I’m in London in the mean time and I am actually upset I am unable to go as a result of the ambiance can be unreal. In fact I’m going with the boys to win – VTID! 3-0

Kofi on Villa’s season: It was wanting fairly rocky to start with however Unai Emery has instilled this perception the place it is like we really feel we are able to beat anybody. Hopefully we are able to keep within the high 4.

AI’s prediction: 2-0

What an exceptional end result for Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche at Anfield final week.

Folks can speak about Liverpool’s lack of type as a lot as they like, however Forest deserve big credit score.

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This can be a robust sport to name, although, as a result of I all the time fancy Brighton to attain a aim or two.

The Seagulls have solely received as soon as away from residence all season, however that simply makes me suppose they’ll get a end result.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Kofi’s prediction: Brighton would possibly edge this. 1-2

AI’s prediction: 2-2

London Stadium, 14:05 GMT

Liverpool’s run of defeats can’t go on indefinitely, however what’s there to counsel it would finish on Sunday in opposition to the Hammers?

I had this drawback with predicting Manchester Metropolis final season after they misplaced a number of video games however I stored considering they might flip it round.

However you get to a stage the place you must simply go together with your intestine, overlook what group Liverpool was, and as a substitute make a prediction primarily based on the way in which they’re enjoying in the mean time.

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There has undoubtedly been an upturn in type from West Ham below Nuno Espirito Santo, and I am unable to see Liverpool holding a clear sheet.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Kofi’s prediction: It looks like Liverpool have dropped the ball a bit bit up to now few video games. West Ham are going to go for it, too. 2-2

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Stamford Bridge, 16:30 GMT

This can be a huge one – second versus first – and it isn’t the time to take a seat on the fence.

I used to be proper that Arsenal would wipe the ground with Tottenham – I went 3-0 and it was 4-1 – however I did not get any further prediction factors for being so courageous, and so shut.

I like what Enzo Maresca is doing at Chelsea and he’s one other supervisor who sticks to his rules in the way in which his group play.

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Chelsea have stored three clear sheets in a row now too, so they’re wanting fairly stable on the again, however I nonetheless suppose Arsenal will likely be too highly effective for them.

Mikel Arteta’s aspect confirmed how good they’re after they beat Bayern Munich within the Champions League on Wednesday. They’ve proven they’ll beat any group in any means – out-muscle them, out-fight them or out-play them – and they are going to be prepared for Chelsea.

Maresca would possibly go along with some tempo up high once more like he did in opposition to Barcelona’s excessive line, however Arsenal could have an excessive amount of nous for them and I truly suppose they’ll win fairly comfortably.

Chelsea have made a extremely good begin to the season however I do not see them, or anybody else, pushing Arsenal shut within the title race.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-2

Kofi’s prediction: Chelsea are wanting good and my preliminary thought right here was 1-1, however I truly suppose there is perhaps extra targets than that. The extra I give it some thought, too, the extra I feel Arsenal will win. 2-3

AI’s prediction: 1-2

How did Sutton do final time?

Chris bought 5 right outcomes, together with three precise scores, from the ten video games in week 12 for a formidable whole of 140 factors – however that also wasn’t sufficient for victory.

He did do higher than his visitor, singer Olly Murs, who additionally bought six right outcomes, however just one precise rating, giving him 90 factors.

And Chris additionally outdid the collective efforts of the BBC readers, which noticed them get 4 right outcomes with three precise scores as they ended up on 130 factors.

However the weekly win went to AI, which bought six right outcomes, together with three precise scores, for a tally of 150 factors.

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Sutton’s predictions v singer Olly Murs

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Arsenal’s 10-game profitable run was ended by Sunderland earlier than the worldwide break, however will the Premier League leaders bounce again towards north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday?

“I really feel like Arsenal are miles forward of Tottenham in the mean time however Spurs boss Thomas Frank can have a plan for this sport,” stated BBC Sport soccer skilled Chris Sutton.

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“Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who haven’t at all times been at their scintillating finest this season – however Mikel Arteta’s facet normally nonetheless discover a strategy to win.”

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

For week 12, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who’s a Manchester United fan.

Murs’ new album, Knees Up, is out on Friday.

Do you agree with their scores? You can also make your personal predictions beneath.

The preferred 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 outcome (choosing a win, draw or defeat) is value 10 factors. The precise rating earns 40 factors.

Murs is a proficient footballer in addition to a profitable singer and has been a star of a number of Soccer Assist matches down the years – however he isn’t planning a severe comeback as a participant.

“I really performed in a charity sport the opposite night time for a buddy of mine,” he instructed BBC Sport. “My workforce was dropping 3-1 after I got here off within the sixtieth minute, and so they went on to win 4-3, so you possibly can learn into that what you’ll!

“I nonetheless love soccer, however I injured my knee a couple of years in the past and it nonetheless is not the place I would like it to be. I want I may play extra however the unpredictability of the sport means it is too dangerous for me in my profession to do it correctly once more.

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“Plus I’m 41 now, and we’re not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I’m very comfortable not enjoying soccer and I’m gearing up for the second that my daughter or son decides to play as a substitute.”

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have two kids, Madison and Albert, and he is able to observe in his father’s footsteps by turning into their coach.

“I will not power soccer on our children however I’ve already instructed Amelia that in the event that they do get the bug for it then I should go and get my teaching badges – and I’ll most likely be managing their Saturday or Sunday soccer workforce,” he stated.

“I watched my nephews play rather a lot, and I actually bought into it, and I clearly owned a soccer membership for some time too.

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“My dad did it with us after I was a child, which might be the place I get it from. He managed our workforce for 2 or three seasons and had nice enjoyable with it. That might might be the long run for me as nicely, and I’m wanting ahead to it!”

Chris Sutton and Olly Murs had been talking to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.

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

Soccer Assist is an annual occasion that has raised greater than £120m for the charity Unicef since its first match in 2006. Murs captained the England workforce in 2018, when Sam Allardyce was supervisor, and in 2021 when he made his final look [Getty Images]

Premier League predictionsSaturday, 22 November

Chelsea may need to attend a bit longer for Cole Palmer’s return from damage however their assault is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap each again match.

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I nonetheless assume this sport might be fairly tight, although. Burnley are nicely organised and their solely house defeats to this point have been towards Liverpool and Arsenal.

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, however I’m really going to go together with Chelsea to edge it for what could be their third league win in a row.

Enzo Maresca’s facet are third in the mean time and appear to have discovered extra consistency than they’d final season, though I nonetheless do not see them as real title contenders. They don’t seem to be as robust as Arsenal or Manchester Metropolis.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

Olly’s prediction: Chelsea might be too robust. 1-3

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AI’s prediction: 0-2

Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have misplaced their previous two video games – albeit each of them had been away – however they bought completely spanked by Aston Villa final day trip which stunned me.

In distinction, West Ham gained two in a row earlier than the worldwide break and, though each of these video games had been at house, they do look aggressive once more.

The Hammers’ solely away win this season got here at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was nonetheless Forest supervisor.

So, what on earth do I am going with right here – will or not it’s West Ham extending their run below Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing again?

I’m going to go together with Bournemouth, as a result of I believe what occurred towards Villa was a blip.

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Olly’s prediction: Bournemouth are doing nicely however West Ham have picked up below Nuno. 2-2

AI’s prediction: 1-1

Brentford had been seen as one of many favourites for relegation earlier than the season began, however they’ve stunned a couple of folks below Keith Andrews and are in good type with three wins of their previous 4 video games.

My son instructed me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Soccer workforce a couple of weeks again and, guess what, I did not pay attention.

Thiago will most likely rating once more on Saturday however I’m nonetheless not going to choose him or again Brentford at Amex Stadium.

They haven’t had a lot success on the street this season, and Brighton are at all times first rate at house. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack however I believe Fabian Hurzeler’s facet carry way more of a risk.

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Olly’s prediction: This might be a type of video games the place you assume there’s going to be a variety of targets however it really seems to be fairly shut. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a enormous sport for Fulham, who’ve misplaced 5 of their previous six matches.

They’ve plenty of high quality of their squad however it nonetheless appears like they might be sucked right into a relegation battle.

As for Sunderland, nicely they’re the shock bundle of the Premier League season to this point.

Their efficiency within the 2-2 draw with Arsenal final day trip was very good. We have not seen anybody else tough up the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland had been greater than a match for them.

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The smart factor to do could be to again the Black Cats right here, as a result of they’re clearly able to roughing Fulham up too and, the final time they had been in west London, on the finish of October.

However I’m not going to do this. As a substitute, I really want to hold on going towards Sunderland with my predictions. I’m taking a variety of credit score for his or her good outcomes as a result of they clearly like to show me fallacious.

Fulham’s house report, the one workforce they’ve misplaced to is Arsenal. Marco Silva’s facet might be completely determined for a optimistic outcome, so I’m going to say they may choose up three much-needed factors.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

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Olly’s prediction: I do know Sunderland are doing nicely and in addition that Fulham are on a poor run… however Fulham have nonetheless been first rate at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI’s prediction: 2-0

It is a exhausting one to name. Liverpool have misplaced seven of their previous 10 matches in all competitions, however may they be one of many groups who profit from the worldwide break?

Forest beat them at Anfield final season – I used to be there for Radio 5 Reside – however that was below Nuno, and they’re but to win wherever on the street on this marketing campaign.

I do not see that altering this weekend, both. Sean Dyche has picked up some factors on the Metropolis Floor since he took over as Forest boss on the finish of October, however they’re meek away from house and I do not see them holding Liverpool out.

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Liverpool should click on eventually, and if their assault will get going right here then they might overpower my boyhood membership.

Mo Salah wants to return to the fore for Arne Slot’s facet, and so does Alexander Isak.

For somebody who pressured his transfer to Liverpool via in the summertime, Isak has executed little or no for his new membership to this point.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-1

Olly’s prediction: I do not assume will probably be straightforward for them however Liverpool will bounce again right here. I’m predicting an ‘Adrian’ – that is what we name a 2-1 in my mates’ chat group as a result of there is a lad in our predictions league known as Adrian who predicts 2-1 for each outcome, and he wins yearly. 2-1

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AI’s prediction: 3-0

Rob Edwards clearly believes he can maintain Wolves within the Premier League, which is why he was keen to depart Middlesbrough to return again to Molineux.

It is a troublesome begin for him, although. Crystal Palace are at all times so nicely organised and they need to have Marc Guehi again in defence after his damage.

Wolves have dropped factors late on in a couple of matches this season, however I can not see that being the story of this sport.

As a substitute, I believe Palace can have an excessive amount of for them and can find yourself profitable fairly comfortably.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-2

Olly’s prediction: Wolves are at house and making a brand new begin below a brand new supervisor however it is a robust sport for them. Cor, what do I am going for right here? I used to be going to say 1-1 however I’m really going with Palace to nick it within the final minute, for an additional ‘Adrian’. 1-2

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AI’s prediction: 1-1

St James’ Park, 17:30 GMT

Primarily based on each groups’ type, I ought to actually go for a Manchester Metropolis win right here, however typically intestine intuition takes over and that is a type of events.

Newcastle have struggled on the street and been flat and dismal within the away matches once they have dropped factors, however issues are completely different at house and they’re able to something at St James’ Park.

Metropolis beat a really common Liverpool facet at Etihad Stadium earlier than the worldwide break and the way they get on right here will most likely be a greater gauge of the place they’re actually at.

I do know Metropolis followers have seen their workforce put collectively lengthy profitable runs to ship so many league titles in latest seasons and perhaps they assume that is the beginning of one thing related, however I do not see it that manner.

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Pep Guardiola’s facet nonetheless have rather a lot to work on, and I believe they are going to be held to a draw right here. Newcastle have lacked a little bit of a spark to this point this season however they are going to be nicely up for this one.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Olly’s prediction: There might be targets on this one. Metropolis have turned a nook, however Newcastle are good at house. 3-2

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Sunday, 23 November

Leeds have been robust at house for a very long time now, and so they have picked up eight of their 11 factors to this point at Elland Highway.

However this nonetheless appears like an enormous sport for them, as a result of though they’ve made an affordable begin to the season, there are nonetheless some Leeds followers who are usually not positive about supervisor Daniel Farke.

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In the event that they lose at house to Aston Villa, albeit an in-form and bettering Villa, then it may begin to flip ugly for Farke in the event that they fall into the relegation locations.

So Farke wants one thing right here and it will not be straightforward as a result of Villa have the standard to harm them, and they’ve a little bit of momentum too.

Unai Emery’s facet have gained eight of their previous 10 matches in all competitions, and one of many video games they misplaced was towards Liverpool once they really deserved one thing from it.

I do not assume Villa will lose this, and a draw could be outcome for Leeds.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Olly’s prediction: This might be shut. 1-0

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AI’s prediction: 1-2

Emirates Stadium, 16:30 GMT

Tottenham have gotten the most effective away report within the Premier League, with 4 wins and one draw to this point, however that is their largest check but.

Whereas Spurs have picked up some good outcomes, I’ve nonetheless been disillusioned with their entrance line, and their attacking gamers have probably not related.

That is going to be the problem for them at Emirates Stadium, and the large distinction with Arsenal is that you just at all times really feel like they’ll rating. They’re going to give a couple of groups a walloping, and Spurs might be certainly one of them.

I began off considering that this sport was going to be moderately shut however, the extra I give it some thought, the extra I really feel like Arsenal will win comfortably.

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The Gunners have some points too, with Gabriel out injured. He has been such a colossal participant for them however Cristhian Mosquera can come into their defence, and I do not see it affecting them an excessive amount of.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-0

Olly’s prediction: I watched Spurs towards United the opposite week and so they weren’t nice, so this may positively be an Arsenal win. 2-0

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Monday, 24 November

You would be forgiven for considering Manchester United have morphed into Actual Madrid from the response to their latest outcomes.

However, though all the joy round them has been a bit excessive, they’ve positively improved – and particularly at house.

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David Moyes will make issues troublesome for United on his return to Previous Trafford and his facet might be resilient as normal, however I do not assume they may maintain out.

If Everton had a goalscoring quantity 9 then the end result could be extra doubtful however I do not see them inflicting United issues on the different finish of the pitch, both.

I’m holding Beto in my Fantasy workforce, as a result of you possibly can assure that if I took him out he would begin this sport and rating, however – with Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha – United carry much more of a risk.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

Olly’s prediction: It is a robust sport for us. David Moyes’ groups are at all times exhausting to beat and Everton look strong. It’s nearly whether or not we are able to break them down and in addition maintain Jack Grealish quiet, however we’re enjoying nicely in the mean time and having a few further days after the worldwide break will assist us too. 3-1

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Olly on Man Utd: The tradition of the membership has improved below Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ruben Amorim, and I’m actually excited in the mean time. We’re 5 video games unbeaten and whereas I’m below not any illusions that we’re going to win the league, we have now positively turned a nook. The Premier League is so open in the mean time with query marks over everybody chasing Arsenal. They’re clear in the mean time, however I do not assume we’re that distant from everybody else.

AI’s prediction: 2-0

How did Sutton do final time?

Chris bought six right outcomes with no actual scores in week 11, the final set of video games earlier than the worldwide break.

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That gave him a complete of 60 factors, the identical because the collective efforts of the BBC readers, who solely bought three right outcomes however with one actual rating.

There was additionally a tie for the weekly win, with AI and Sutton’s visitor, Tub and England rugby star Ollie Lawrence, each ending up with 80 factors.

AI was 10 factors forward going into the ultimate sport of the weekend, Manchester Metropolis’s 3-0 win over Liverpool, however wrongly went for a 2-2 draw whereas Ollie accurately went for a 3-1 Metropolis win.

That meant AI and Lawrence each ended up with 5 right outcomes, together with one actual rating – the second time that Sutton’s visitors and AI have tied for victory this season.

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Champions League

Sutton’s predictions: Sunderland v Arsenal

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Sunderland improved lots as their recreation went on in opposition to , however they received an actual good going-over within the early phases.

They can not afford to start out like that in opposition to Arsenal, who’ve superior gamers and are such a menace from set-pieces too.

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The Gunners do not should play nicely to win, they only grind away till they discover a approach via.

Mikel Arteta’s aspect weren’t fairly after they beat Slavia Prague within the Champions League however they do not care, and why ought to they?

A number of the soccer they play may get folks asking whether or not that’s the approach you’d need to win a title, however do you assume the Arsenal gamers can be bothered when they’re popping open the champagne?

It’s about understanding the right way to do it, not the way you do it.

There’s lots of the previous ‘1-0 to the Arsenal’ on this present Gunners workforce, though I do count on them to take extra targets off different groups at occasions.

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It’s on the again the place they’re so sturdy.

Can Sunderland trigger them issues? Completely, however I feel this newest Arsenal win will come off the again of one other Arsenal clear sheet.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-2

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Premier League

Sutton’s predictions v Bathtub & England rugby star Ollie Lawrence

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A lot for the ‘rise of the machines’.

BBC Sport’s predictions professional Chris Sutton noticed off the joint problem of AI and the Soccer Supervisor 26 laptop recreation to triumph final week – his first victory for the reason that begin of September.

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This week, in addition to AI, he takes on a human visitor, however one who’s a star in a unique sport – Bathtub and England rugby participant Ollie Lawrence, who helps Chelsea.

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

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

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

Lawrence, 26, returned from an Achilles damage in time to start out the brand new Prem Rugby season and is within the England squad for the Autumn Internationals. England’s subsequent match is towards Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday – kick-off is at 17:40 GMT and you may take heed to dwell commentary on BBC Radio 5 Stay Sports activities Additional. [BBC]

Lawrence additionally excelled at soccer and cricket as a boy, and was with the academies of Aston Villa and Birmingham Metropolis, in addition to Worcester Warriors, earlier than specializing in rugby on the age of 16.

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Sutton is a eager cricketer himself, and has often turned out for Norwich cricket membership in recent times, however says his rugby profession didn’t actually take off.

“I solely performed rugby as soon as, for my faculty workforce,” Sutton stated. “We had been actually excited on the bus on the way in which there, however we misplaced 72-0 and I by no means performed once more.

“Anyway, it is nice that Ollie performed for Villa’s academy, however I might prefer to remind him I truly performed for his or her first workforce.”

Being in comparison with a rugby aspect is just not normally seen as a praise for soccer groups, however Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed lately that he has been impressed by New Zealand rugby head coach Scott Robertson.

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From enjoying each sports activities, Lawrence can perceive why each coaches have shared concepts efficiently.

“It undoubtedly is sensible,” he informed BBC Sport. “There’s heaps to study from each sports activities, for instance in the way in which groups attempt to comprise the opposition or arrange for a counter-attack.

“I noticed Paris St-Germain coach Luis Enrique was watching video games from the stands lately, like we do in rugby, moderately than the touchline. It is just a small factor however it could possibly make a giant distinction since you see the sport from a unique perspective.

“Arteta has been utilizing the rugby time period ‘finishers’ moderately than ‘substitutes’ too. I feel the primary time we began utilizing that was with Eddie [former England coach Eddie Jones] who was huge on the bench having an impression on the sport, and I can see why Arteta likes that mindset.”

Bath and England rugby star Ollie Lawrence

Lawrence was a relentless presence at centre for Bathtub and England earlier than his Achilles damage in March. It robbed him of any additional involvement for Bathtub as they lifted a primary league title in 27 years and likewise the possibility to tour Australia with the British and Irish Lions. [BBC]

Lawrence grew up within the midlands however grew to become a Chelsea fan due to their equipment.

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“A number of my finest mates and my household assist Villa, whereas my dad helps Wolves and my grandad was a West Brom fan – so I had a couple of totally different influences there,” he defined.

“However after I was about 5 or 6 I went in a sports activities store that had all of the totally different shirts in there. I noticed a blue one I preferred so I picked that, and my dad stated ‘you realize that is a Chelsea equipment?’ and I used to be like ‘yeah – however I prefer it!’

“It was round 2004 or 2005, when Jose Mourinho was in cost, so it was fairly good timing to start out supporting them. From then, I’ve caught with them via the nice instances – and the not so good instances too!”

Chris Sutton and Ollie Lawrence had been chatting with BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.

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

Premier League predictionsSaturday, 8 November

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 12:30 GMT

It is laborious to know how you can view Tottenham for the time being, particularly at house the place they’ve been fairly underwhelming within the Premier League to date.

Spurs have taken just one level from their previous 4 league video games in their very own stadium since beating Burnley on the opening weekend of the season, together with final week’s defeat by Chelsea when a few their gamers

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They did beat Copenhagen comfortably there within the Champions League on Tuesday, however it’s nonetheless laborious to make a case for them to beat Manchester United as a result of I’m not actually positive the place their targets are going to come back from.

Thoughts you, I’m nonetheless not satisfied by United both. There is no such thing as a doubt they’ve proven sturdy indicators of enchancment however I nonetheless do not absolutely belief them to show up, particularly on the street.

Tottenham beat United 4 instances final season, together with within the Europa League ultimate. This time? If I needed to decide a winner I might truly again United, however I do not – so I’m going for a draw.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

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Ollie’s prediction: Spurs will take this one. 3-1

AI’s prediction: 2-2

Hill Dickinson Stadium, 15:00

Everton had been excellent within the first half hour towards Sunderland and, had Thierno Barry not ballooned his shot over the bar from shut vary at 1-0, they’d have gone on to win that recreation.

As an alternative it was one other reminder they’re lacking a top-class centre-forward. I really feel sorry for Toffees boss David Moyes as a result of Beto has additionally missed so many great alternatives that his aspect have created this season.

Fulham’s win over backside aspect Wolves final week ended a run of 4 straight league defeats but it surely’s laborious to essentially gauge their type off that – it was solely Wolves they beat.

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That makes this a extremely powerful recreation to foretell. I do not assume there are going to be a great deal of targets in it, and I can see it ending up in one other draw.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Ollie’s prediction: Everton have been enjoying fairly nicely, however Fulham are a great workforce. 2-2

AI’s prediction: 1-1

Which West Ham will flip up?

In the event that they rock up and play within the method they did after they beat Newcastle right here final week then there is just one winner, however will we see Nuno Espirito Santo’s aspect play with that very same depth?

I believed Freddie Potts did nicely on his first senior begin towards the Magpies, Lucas Paqueta was at his mercurial finest and Jarrod Bowen impressed me together with his sturdy working.

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However the issue right here is that that is precisely the type of recreation the place you anticipate West Ham to win, and they’re going to mess it up.

Burnley are awkward opponents and they have a bit about them. They’re nothing just like the open and expansive aspect underneath Vincent Kompany a couple of years again.

There was a softness about that Clarets aspect, which merely is not there any extra.

So, West Ham are going to must work laborious to win this and perhaps Callum Wilson holds the important thing.

He was a nuisance for the Hammers final day out. It meant Bowen didn’t have to hold the workforce, and Wilson may make the distinction this time too.

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Ollie’s prediction: West Ham to edge it. 1-0

AI’s prediction: 2-0

Sunderland improved loads as their recreation went on towards Everton, however they bought an actual good going-over within the early phases.

They can not afford to start out like that towards Arsenal, who’ve superior gamers and are such a menace from set-pieces too.

The Gunners do not must play nicely to win, they simply grind away till they discover a method via.

Mikel Arteta’s aspect weren’t fairly after they beat Slavia Prague within the Champions League however they do not care, and why ought to they?

Among the soccer they play would possibly get folks asking whether or not that’s the method you’d wish to win a title, however do you assume the Arsenal gamers might be bothered when they’re popping open the champagne?

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It’s about figuring out how you can do it, not the way you do it.

There may be plenty of the outdated ‘1-0 to the Arsenal’ on this present Gunners workforce, though I do anticipate them to take extra targets off different groups at instances.

It’s on the again the place they’re so sturdy.

Can Sunderland trigger them issues? Completely, however I feel this newest Arsenal win will come off the again of one other Arsenal clear sheet.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-2

Ollie’s prediction: This needs to be fairly comfy for Arsenal. 0-3

AI’s prediction: 0-3

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca stated after Wednesday’s draw with Qarabag that he’s rotating his workforce a lot as a result of the Membership World Cup is taking its toll on his squad.

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That have to be an element of their inconsistency, however I do not assume it’s going to matter right here as a result of Wolves have been such a rabble lately.

He has gone now however after final weekend’s 3-0 defeat by Fulham, their former boss Vitor Pereira stated that technically, tactically and bodily they weren’t on the required degree, and I do not anticipate something to vary at Stamford Bridge.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Ollie on Chelsea’s prospects: Hopefully we’re making a flip for the higher now. We simply must be a bit extra constant, so having a couple of defenders keep match can be nice and getting Cole Palmer again from damage would undoubtedly assist too.

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Ollie’s prediction: I might again us to win this, it’s simply whether or not we are able to maintain a clear sheet. It is both 3-1 or 3-0 so I’m going to be assured and say we are going to maintain them out. 3-0

AI’s prediction: 3-1

Sunday, 9 November

Aston Villa had been on a extremely good run till they misplaced at Liverpool final weekend, and so they had been fairly unfortunate at Anfield too.

Even so, I discover it very tough to write down Bournemouth off in video games like this. They will trigger any workforce issues and I at all times really feel like they’ll rating.

I love Villa boss Unai Emery for sticking to his weapons tactically. He has his rules and even with folks speaking about groups having success by going direct this season, he hasn’t modified his method.

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Which may have given Liverpool a little bit of encouragement, nonetheless, and it might give Bournemouth some encouragement too.

Enjoying within the Europa League on Thursday will not assist Villa both, and that toll of video games may meet up with them sooner or later.

The Cherries rescued some extent with a on this fixture final season and I’ve a sense it’s going to find yourself all sq. this time too.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Ollie’s prediction: Bournemouth are going to attain as a result of Antoine Semenyo is on hearth, however I’m going with Villa to win. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 2-0

Gtech Neighborhood Stadium, 14:00

I did not recognise Newcastle after I watched them lose at West Ham final weekend.

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They had been higher after they beat Athletic Membership at St James’ Park within the Champions League in midweek, however their away type – or lack of it – have to be a priority for boss Eddie Howe.

They’re nonetheless strong defensively more often than not however scoring targets appears a specific downside for them when they’re on the street. I can see why from watching that West Ham recreation as a result of they simply didn’t work the goalkeeper sufficient.

The way in which Brentford play underneath Keith Andrews, he’s pleased to set them as much as play on the counter-attack even when they’re at house, and I can see Newcastle struggling to interrupt them down too.

I do know I’ve gone for a couple of attracts already this week, however this recreation smells of one other one to me.

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Sutton’s prediction: 0-0

Ollie’s prediction: It will find yourself in a draw. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 1-3

The M23 derby is one among my favorite video games.

Crystal Palace gained it house and away final season but it surely’s so laborious to name this time.

The 2 groups are subsequent to one another in mid-table, with Palace ninth, one place above Brighton.

Each groups gained comfortably final week too, however Palace have gotten the Uefa Convention League on Thursday and that’s going to have an effect on them.

With out Europe, I in all probability would have gone for the Eagles to win however the extra I give it some thought, the extra I feel the Seagulls will get one thing.

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Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Ollie’s prediction: I’m backing Brighton to nick this. 1-2

AI’s prediction: 1-2

This can be a large recreation for each groups as a result of they may each actually do with a constructive consequence going into the worldwide break.

Nottingham Forest practically bought over the road towards Manchester United final week and so they had a little bit of spirit about the way in which they performed, however Sean Dyche remains to be ready for his first Premier League win with them and he’ll wish to get that monkey off his again.

Leeds have carried out fairly nicely at Elland Street however, to date, the one time they’ve picked up any factors and even scored a objective away from house was after they beat backside aspect Wolves in September.

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Their fragility on the street means it is a nice alternative for Forest, regardless that they play away in Europe on Thursday.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Ollie’s prediction: Neither aspect is doing too nicely for the time being however I really feel like Forest’s luck has to show after final season. 1-0

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Did Liverpool flip a nook with their nice win over Actual Madrid in midweek? Perhaps, however this may present us the place they’re actually at.

I really feel like plenty of the time these two groups have cancelled one another out after they have met in recent times, however this time it seems like a recreation they each must attempt to win – and it’s Metropolis I’m backing to come back out on prime.

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The large name for all Fantasy Premier League managers is whether or not to triple-captain Erling Haaland. I’m not going to try this, however I do assume he’ll rating – severely, how are you going to go into any recreation for the time being and assume he will not?

Whoever wins this, I really feel like each groups are combating for second place anyway, as a result of I do not see anybody catching Arsenal now.

Individuals typically get offended after I say issues like that however I do assume they’ll win the title from right here and I’ve modified my prediction from earlier than the season began, after I went for Liverpool.

I do not usually try this so early, however I do not assume Liverpool can win it any extra – we have already seen within the first 10 video games how, defensively, they’re too weak, and you then take a look at how good Arsenal are on the again.

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It’s a comparable story with Metropolis. I really feel they’ll want Rodri at his best to push the Gunners, however his damage issues do not seem like over.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Ollie’s prediction: I can see this being a recreation the place Metropolis go 2-0 up, Liverpool get again into it after which Metropolis rating one other one on the finish. 3-1

AI’s prediction: 2-2

How did Sutton do final week?

Chris was trailing the collective efforts of the BBC readers till the ultimate two matches of week 9, however then bought two precise scores from Manchester Metropolis’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth and Everton’s 1-1 draw at Sunderland.

That meant Chris ended up with eight right outcomes from 10 matches, together with these two precise scores, for a complete of 140 factors.

He edged out the BBC readers, who bought seven right outcomes with two precise scores, for a complete of 130 factors.

AI, who gained outright for the primary time in week eight, didn’t come near a repeat triumph. It bought six right outcomes with one precise rating, giving it 90 factors.

Chris’ company, the pc recreation Soccer Supervisor 26 and Miles Jacobson, the studio director of the corporate behind it, completed additional again.

FM26 bought 4 right outcomes with no precise scores for a tally of 40 factors, whereas Miles bought 4 right outcomes with one precise rating, giving him 70 factors. That meant they ended up with a median rating of 55 factors that counts in the direction of the company’ whole within the desk beneath.

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Sutton’s predictions v Soccer Supervisor, the sport

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Is that this the start of the rise of the machines?

Final week noticed AI triumph outright for the primary time in our Premier League predictions battle, though BBC Sport’s personal knowledgeable human, Chris Sutton, factors out he’s nonetheless prime of the general league this season.

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This time, in addition to AI, Sutton faces a distinct hi-tech challenger. His visitor opponent for this weekend’s fixtures is a pc sport: Soccer Supervisor 26, the most recent version of the long-running administration simulation collection.

The FM26 sport engine has performed out this weekend’s matches and you’ll see its outcomes, together with goalscorers and crimson playing cards, beneath.

Miles Jacobson, the studio director of Sports activities Interactive, the corporate behind Soccer Supervisor, additionally joined in.

Do you agree with their scores? You can also make your personal 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 consequence (choosing a win, draw or defeat) is value 10 factors. The precise rating earns 40 factors.

FM26 is launched subsequent week and, for the primary time, permits individuals to handle throughout males’s and ladies’s groups as this version features a ladies’s soccer database that includes greater than 36,000 gamers.

There are some tactical improvements too, together with the power to select a distinct formation on your workforce relying on whether or not you might be in or out of possession, however the rise of set-pieces within the Premier League this season is one thing that has already been a part of the sport for some time.

Jacobson advised BBC Sport: “Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta is utilizing a few of the issues Tony Pulis used to do with set-pieces, by having a set-piece coach to give you concepts.

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“However set-piece coaches are one thing which have been in FM for some time, and we’ve got common conversations with fairly a couple of of them about issues they’re .

“For the time being, lengthy throws have change into modern once more, however will it final if individuals begin doing defensive coaching to cope with them?

“With the prevalence of set-piece coaches, it’s one thing that will not essentially negate itself over time, however golf equipment searching for benefits will at all times be wanting on the previous in addition to the longer term for tactics to innovate.

“That is what we’re seeing this season – one of many causes the Premier League desk is far and wide in the mean time is as a result of individuals are searching for these marginal positive factors, which is one thing individuals attempt to do always inside FM too.”

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Chris Sutton and Miles Jacobson 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 weekend’s Premier League scores’.

FM26’s Premier League predictions, together with goalscorers and crimson cardsPremier League predictionsSaturday, 1 November

Leeds have made a terrific begin and I’m happy for Daniel Farke.

He took a variety of stick when he was at Norwich, once I saved listening to how he wasn’t a Premier League supervisor, however aside from their heavy defeat at leaders Arsenal, his facet have been aggressive in all of their video games to date.

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I’m nonetheless going with a Brighton win right here, although.

The Seagulls didn’t play effectively after they misplaced at Manchester United final weekend, then went out of the Carabao Cup by the hands of the Gunners on Wednesday, however they’re unbeaten at house to date and I’m anticipating them to bounce again.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

FM26’s prediction: 1-1

Miles’ prediction: Leeds are doing higher than anticipated however I am nonetheless going for a Brighton win. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Arsenal know the best way to win video games in so many various methods, and that places them in an unbelievably sturdy place.

They have aptitude gamers, but additionally have this wonderful file of scoring from set-pieces and are sturdy defensively too.

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We discuss machines once I go up in opposition to AI or a pc sport at predictions however, let’s face it, Arsenal are a machine in the mean time and no-one is stopping them.

There have been prettier Gunners groups than this, however they’re simply so efficient they usually do not concede.

That is why we’d see a good few outcomes the place it’s ‘1-0 to the Arsenal’ – as their previous music below George Graham within the Nineteen Nineties used to go – however after they hit the straps there’ll nonetheless be video games the place they take groups aside.

Like the opposite promoted groups, Burnley have been actually aggressive and ran Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis shut earlier within the season, regardless of dropping on each events.

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The Clarets’ late win at Wolves final week was an enormous consequence for them and it actually takes the strain off them right here.

You aren’t getting many free hits within the Premier League however that is one in all them – Burnley are in all probability not going to get something out of this sport, however it does not matter an excessive amount of.

I’m anticipating Scott Parker’s facet to be strong, hold it shut, and keep within the sport, which is an indication of the place they’re at… however Arsenal will nonetheless win – and you’ll in all probability guess what rating I’m going for.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

FM26’s prediction: 1-2

Miles’ prediction: Like Leeds, Burnley have carried out higher than I assumed they’d, however there is a motive Arsenal are unbeaten for such a very long time. 1-2

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AI’s prediction: 0-3

These groups are subsequent to one another in mid-table and it seems like they’ve each made optimistic begins to the season – in addition they each progressed within the Carabao Cup in midweek.

There have been a variety of doubters when Keith Andrews succeeded Thomas Frank as Brentford boss – about Andrews himself and likewise how the workforce would do with out Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa – however they’ve coped admirably.

The Bees are an excellent counter-attacking workforce, so it will be fascinating to see how they get on in opposition to a Crystal Palace facet who might be superior on the break.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

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FM26’s prediction: 0-0

Miles’ prediction: It is an fascinating transition for Brentford to go from Frank to Andrews in his first managerial function however he’s doing effectively. They’ve saved fairly a couple of of the previous backroom employees and the system they have in place on the membership is extra owner-driven than most golf equipment. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Craven Cottage, 15:00 BST

That is large, for each groups.

Wolves thumped Fulham right here final season, in one in all Gary O’Neil’s closing video games in cost earlier than Vitor Pereira took over – and boy how Pereira may do with the same consequence this time too.

It does not get a lot worse for a supervisor than arguing with your personal followers, which is what occurred after Wolves misplaced to Burnley final day out, and Pereira’s facet are backside and not using a league win this season.

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Fulham are on an terrible run too, struggling 4 straight defeats. They have not at all times performed too badly, however you may simply sense the arrogance sapping out of them.

Wolves’ drawback is they’re conceding too many – at present their common is greater than two targets a sport – and I do not suppose you may keep within the Premier League doing that.

Pereira shored issues up when he first got here in – O’Neil’s Wolves conceded 40 from their 16 league video games final season earlier than Pereira took cost, then solely let in 21 targets of their subsequent 16 below him.

That is what he has to do once more, however it’s clear they haven’t changed the gamers they offered in the summertime with the identical high quality, and there’s no signal he’ll cease them leaking targets.

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That is the form of sport the place I truly fancy each groups to lose however I’m going to again Fulham to edge it at house.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

FM26’s prediction: 0-1

Miles’ prediction: Wolves truly did all proper within the Carabao Cup this week regardless of dropping 4-3 to Chelsea – I do know that wasn’t their full first-team however they’ve proven glimpses of what they’ll do prior to now few weeks too. They might in all probability accept a draw right here, and so would Fulham. 2-2

AI’s prediction: 2-1

The Nottingham Forest followers appear to be pleased with Sean Dyche as supervisor and I believe they are going to be affected person with him – he has that affiliation with the membership after beginning his enjoying profession there.

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I believe they could have to attend a bit longer for his first Premier League win, although.

Manchester United have picked up a bit, and Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha are proving me proper after I stated in the summertime they’d show to be nice signings.

They carry nice variation after they play collectively – Mbeumo runs in behind, whereas Cunha comes deep searching for the ball to ft – they usually each hyperlink the assault so effectively.

Defensively, there are nonetheless issues with United, nonetheless.

They’ve put collectively a three-game profitable streak however they aren’t on the stage the place I belief them to show up each week, and I can see that run coming to an finish right here.

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Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

FM26’s prediction: 1-2

Miles’ prediction: Sean Dyche will likely be making an attempt to tighten issues up at Forest a little bit bit, however United are on a roll. 0-1

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 17:30 BST

That is at all times a little bit of a grudge sport as a result of the 2 units of followers do not actually like one another.

Chelsea want the consequence extra, they usually even have a significantly better file on this fixture, however their house defeat in opposition to Sunderland was one other instance of how flaky they’re in the mean time.

Tottenham have made the higher begin to the season, however it nonetheless seems like there’s extra to come back from them when their injured gamers come again – which will not occur this week.

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I do not actually know which method to go together with my prediction, so I’m going to for a draw. I really feel like I’m turning into AI.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

FM26’s prediction: 1-1

Miles’ prediction: Tottenham have a variety of damage issues going into this one, whereas Chelsea have a couple of disciplinary issues. I am hoping for a superb sport. 2-2

AI’s prediction: 2-2

Liverpool boss Arne Slot made a variety of modifications for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup defeat by Crystal Palace however it nonetheless felt like one other damaging defeat, their sixth prior to now seven video games.

Slot’s facet play Actual Madrid and Manchester Metropolis after this, they usually desperately want to finish this droop in type earlier than it will get any worse.

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He rested gamers in opposition to Palace for this weekend, so he is aware of how vital it’s, however on present type, Aston Villa are favourites – they’ve gained their previous 4 league video games and are on a roll.

Taking a look at each groups over the previous few weeks you’ll count on Villa to get one thing right here, however I want to make use of all my information to get the higher of AI.

So, with this sport I’m going to base my prediction on one thing that I considered once I was a participant – historical past.

Villa have taken just one level from their previous seven visits to Anfield, and have gained solely one in all their previous 15 league video games in opposition to Liverpool – though that was a 7-2 success in October 2020.

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I had my bogey groups – most of them felt like that by the top to be trustworthy – and I do not suppose AI will perceive that a part of the sport (Sutton doesn’t know anybody else’s predictions when he makes his).

So, I’m going with Liverpool to win, with Mohamed Salah getting a hat-trick.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-1

FM26’s prediction: 3-1

Miles’ prediction: In-form Villa versus out-of-form Liverpool… however they’ve to come back again into type sooner or later. I simply need a aim from Florian Wirtz as a result of I’ve bought him in my Fantasy Premier League workforce. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Sunday, 2 November

London Stadium, 14:00 BST

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Newcastle marched on within the Carabao Cup in midweek and, after profitable it final season and ending their lengthy look forward to silverware, I’m beginning to consider whether or not Eddie Howe can get his palms on one other trophy.

West Ham, in distinction, are in serious trouble. Nuno Espirito Santo had a free week to work on issues on the coaching floor however whoever he picks, it does not appear to make a lot distinction.

The Hammers concede a variety of targets from set-plays and I really feel as if Newcastle are going to simply be too sturdy for them in each space.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-2

FM26’s prediction: 2-1

Miles’ prediction: I really feel like each groups must be doing higher within the Premier League, however particularly West Ham. 1-1

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AI’s prediction: 1-2

Etihad Stadium, 16:30 BST

I discussed historical past earlier, and Manchester Metropolis have gained all eight of their house Premier League video games in opposition to Bournemouth since 2015, scoring 31 targets and conceding 5, however I nonetheless do not suppose anybody will likely be overly assured they may beat the Cherries this time.

Metropolis are so reliant on their massive quantity 9 and their massive goalkeeper this season, and that has to vary. They want different gamers to step up.

It additionally seems like a mistake for Pep Guardiola to disregard the rise within the significance in set-pieces – Metropolis are the one Premier League workforce to not rating from one this season.

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He says he needs to concentrate on creating extra possibilities in open play however it’s confirmed that corners and throw-ins work, so my recommendation to Pep is that perhaps it’s time for him to get some massive gamers in, and launch it!

I’m tempted to go for Bournemouth to get at the least a draw right here as a result of they may minimize via Metropolis and get some possibilities, however as a substitute I’m going to be courageous and again Erling Haaland and Metropolis, primarily as a result of they’re at house but additionally as a result of they’ve Gianluigi Donnarumma in aim.

Bournemouth will rating however Metropolis will win. I’ve bought Cherries keeper Djordje Petrovic in my Fantasy workforce in the mean time, so I want to maneuver him out.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-1

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FM26’s prediction: 3-2

Miles’ prediction: Bournemouth are completely flying and have all the arrogance on this planet. In case you have a look at their bench, they have some unbelievable gamers that are not getting to begin in the mean time. It is a actually fascinating journey they’re on in the mean time, and we should wait to see if they’ll stick with it. Given their type, and Metropolis’s, I’m going for an thrilling draw. 2-2

AI’s prediction: 3-0

Monday, 3 November

Stadium of Mild, 20:00 BST

I’m torn right here. I’m at all times unsuitable about Sunderland and I do know which means I’ve bought a big fanbase on Wearside.

Due to that, I do not wish to jinx the Black Cats by saying they may win… however it is usually arduous to make a case for Everton getting something.

My 606 co-host Roman Kemp stated their Hill-Dickinson Stadium will likely be a fortress for them this season, however Tottenham did not have an excessive amount of hassle there final Sunday with a 3-0 win.

David Moyes’ facet actually need to reply after that defeat however what he wants greater than something as he goes again to one in all his former golf equipment is a finisher.

Beto misses so many possibilities, however I’m backing him to place his boots on the suitable ft this week and rating to seize his facet some extent.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

FM26’s prediction: 0-4

Miles’ prediction: Everton have misplaced their final two video games and Sunderland are wanting sturdy at house, however Oliver and Paul Collyer, who’re the founders of Sports activities Interactive, are large Everton followers and I might not dwell it down if I went for a Sunderland win. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 1-1

How did Sutton do final week?

Chris bought 4 appropriate outcomes, together with one actual rating, from the ten video games performed in week 9, giving him 70 factors.

That was sufficient for him to beat his visitor, The Charlatans guitarist Mark Collins, who bought three appropriate outcomes with one actual rating, for a tally of 60 factors.

The BBC readers did higher, with 5 appropriate outcomes, together with three actual scores, leaving them on 140 factors, they usually took the competition to the ultimate sport of the weekend – Tottenham’s 3-0 win at Everton.

AI was the one predictor to again Spurs, going for a 1-0 away victory, which meant it ended up with six appropriate outcomes and three actual scores, and a profitable whole of 150 factors.

“I am nonetheless prime of the league and that is what counts,” stated Sutton. “The machines usually are not taking on but.”

Weekly wins, ties and whole factors after week 9. . .

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Champions League

Sutton’s predictions: Arsenal v Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace have given Arsenal some bother previously however how can anybody again in opposition to Mikel Arteta’s aspect in the mean time? They’re like a juggernaut, and never simply due to their power at set-pieces.

Viktor Gyokeres acquired a few targets for the Gunners within the and I can see why Arteta raves about him.

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Individuals could view Gyokeres as one thing of a flat-track bully however he’s going to attain some essential targets for Arsenal, and he offers them one thing they beforehand lacked up entrance.

If there’s a aspect that may upset them in the mean time, then it is Crystal Palace – I noticed them completely tear to shreds at Selhurst Park a number of weeks in the past.

They didn’t lie down in opposition to final week both, however going to Emirates Stadium and hurting Arsenal nonetheless appears like an enormous ask.

It does not assist that Palace performed within the Europa Convention League on Thursday, as a result of their squad just isn’t large enough for European soccer.

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Arsenal’s squad is, and that’s one thing else that may make a distinction right here.

It’s the Gunners’ defence that impresses me probably the most in the mean time, although.

I’m solely half-joking after I say I’m not going to again anybody to attain in opposition to them within the league for the remainder of the season, as a result of it’s their skill to maintain clear sheets that may assist them win the title.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

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Sutton’s predictions v The Charlatans guitarist Mark Collins

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Brighton have received at Outdated Trafford in every of the previous three seasons however can Manchester United get the higher of them on Saturday?

“Folks get offended each time I do not again United to win however why ought to I belief them?” mentioned BBC Sport soccer knowledgeable Chris Sutton.

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“They received a fantastic end result towards Liverpool final day trip, however it might be typical of them to observe that by shedding this sport.”

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 9, he takes on The Charlatans guitarist Mark Collins, who helps Manchester United.

The Charlatans’ 14th album, We Are Love, is out on 31 October and so they tour the UK in December.

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

The preferred 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 price 10 factors. The precise rating earns 40 factors.

Collins, who has been going to Outdated Trafford since he was rising up within the Nineteen Seventies, as soon as gave Gary Neville some guitar suggestions earlier than the previous United defender joined The Charlatans on stage.

“I noticed Gary the opposite week and he truly talked about that, however I’m not positive there can be a repeat efficiency anytime quickly,” Collins informed BBC Sport.

“He’d requested us to play a gig on the roof of Lodge Soccer [Neville’s hotel next to Old Trafford] when it opened in 2015.

“We might heard that he used to take a guitar with him when he was with England so we mentioned we might do it, in the event you play guitar with us.

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“I went spherical and gave him a few classes, then we watched a number of movies of the tune he was going to play – Simply When You are Thinkin’ Issues Over – and went via a number of chord shapes and some strikes for once we received him on stage.”

So, was Gary any good on guitar? Might the Neville brothers rival these different well-known Manchester siblings, the Gallaghers?

“He had a few chords he might play… however let’s simply say I lined for him!” was Collins’ verdict.

Chris Sutton and Mark Collins had been talking to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.

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

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Premier League predictionsFriday, 24 October

We all know why Nuno Espirito Santo was introduced in – to maintain West Ham up – nevertheless it appears to be like like it’ll be tough for him.

He’s nonetheless ready for his first win after three video games as Hammers supervisor, and his aspect had been fairly fortunate to solely lose 2-0 towards Brentford on Monday.

Each time I watch a workforce play as poorly as West Ham did then, I ponder how they are going to ever win a sport.

Leeds are usually not on a fantastic run both, however I nonetheless really feel like they have been aggressive after I’ve seen them.

Most individuals would most likely go for a draw right here – that is what I am anticipating from the readers anyway – however I truly suppose Leeds would possibly edge this one.

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I’ve a sense West Ham will rating, as a result of Jarrod Bowen is all the time harmful, however I do not fancy them to maintain a clear sheet although finding out their defence might be Nuno’s precedence.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Mark’s prediction: Neither of those groups are having a good time of it in the mean time. They’re each badly in want of a win, so this can most likely be a draw. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Saturday, 25 October

Stamford Bridge, 15:00 BST

This fixture doesn’t maintain too many good recollections for me, as a result of my Chelsea debut was towards the Black Cats in 1999.

They’re horrible recollections, truly, as a result of I missed a few one-on-ones however at the very least it was a very good workforce efficiency and I nonetheless received a win bonus… though excited about it, they need to have taken that off me.

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I’m going for an additional Chelsea win this time too, although Joao Pedro is in my Fantasy workforce and he isn’t scoring.

They made plenty of modifications towards Ajax on Wednesday however nonetheless received so emphatically.

Enzo Maresca’s aspect weren’t as convincing after they beat Forest final weekend and the 3-0 scoreline flattered them a bit, however after a little bit of a wobble in September, they’ve now received 4 in a row in all competitions.

Sunderland are extraordinarily properly organised however I might nonetheless fancy Chelsea to discover a manner via – which might be dangerous information for Blues supporters.

I do not need to sound too adverse about how my predictions are going, however I received Sunderland unsuitable each week even after I was doing properly, and in the mean time I’m doing badly.

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I’m going to jot down the Black Cats off once more now although as a result of I feel we’re already on the stage the place their followers need me to. They realize it means there’s a good probability of them profitable.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Mark’s prediction: Once we performed Sunderland they did okay, however Chelsea can have an excessive amount of for them. 2-0

AI’s prediction: 2-1

St James’ Park, 15:00 BST

I almost all the time again Newcastle to win at dwelling, even after they’ve simply performed within the Champions League, and I really feel fairly assured about their possibilities right here too.

Eddie Howe’s aspect performed properly towards Benfica in midweek and whereas I feel Fulham are a well-organised workforce who’re able to going to St James’ Park and profitable – like they did final season – they aren’t in nice kind in the mean time.

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Sutton’s prediction: 3-1

Mark’s prediction: There’s not a lot between these two groups both. They each misplaced final weekend, so let’s go for an additional draw. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

United had been fortunate with their first objective towards Liverpool final week as a result of the sport ought to have been stopped, and we have all seen the problems with the Liverpool backline this season too.

So, whereas I perceive why any win for United towards their rivals at Anfield is a large end result, it does not imply they’ve cracked it and turned a nook.

They’ve simply managed back-to-back league wins for the primary time since Ruben Amorim took cost final November, however I’m not them and pondering they are going to make it a hat-trick on Saturday.

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Brighton striker Danny Welbeck impressed me when he got here on the Monday Night time Membership this week and I’m backing his boys right here.

The Seagulls are all the time daring underneath Fabian Hurzeler and they are going to be fearless at Outdated Trafford too. I’m backing Welbeck to get considered one of their objectives, and hang-out his former membership.

It’s all the way down to United to show me unsuitable, and present everybody they do have the consistency they’ve been missing, and that could be a part of Amorim’s workforce discuss.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

Mark’s favorite United gamers: I beloved the 2 wingers we had within the Nineteen Seventies, Gordon Hill and Steve Coppell, and I all the time appreciated that form of participant who’s thrilling to look at.

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We have had a number of of them down the years, like Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo and I hoped Antony could be one other one – however that did not fairly work out, did it? In the meanwhile I’m having fun with watching Bryan Mbeumo play. He is not explosive just like the others I’ve talked about however he is fitted in actually properly.

Mark’s prediction: I stay in Portugal now however I’m again in Cheshire for rehearsals this week and to go to this sport, and United are going to placed on a present for me!

Brighton have completed properly each time they’ve come to Outdated Trafford just lately, however I feel United are going to point out a little bit of spirit. We’re not going to take the foot off the pedal after beating Liverpool. We deserved that end result, regardless of what Arne Slot was moaning about, and I really feel like that is going to be a convincing win. 3-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

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Gtech Neighborhood Stadium, 20:00 BST

Liverpool will most likely be with out Alexander Isak after he was injured towards Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday.

It looks like what has occurred to him is a case of you reap what you sow. Isak has been in need of full health and particularly sharpness all season anyway, and he didn’t assist himself there by lacking coaching with Newcastle with a view to attempt to drive his transfer to Anfield via.

He received what he wished, however now he’s attempting to play catch-up as a substitute of hitting the bottom working due to the time he had off, and that’s when you’ll be able to choose up accidents.

Isak is simply too good a participant to not ultimately begin scoring objectives however this entire scenario has affected Liverpool as a workforce too, as a result of his lack of health is without doubt one of the causes they haven’t clicked within the closing third but.

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They scored a number of objectives towards Frankfurt on Wednesday however that is going to be a lot more durable for them.

Brentford had been extra dominant on the ball after they beat West Ham on Monday however you know the way Bees boss Keith Andrews will arrange his workforce for this sport – they are going to sit after which counter, and they’re good at it.

Liverpool’s assault will click on sooner or later, however I do not suppose it’ll occur right here, and their vulnerability to direct balls in behind their defence means I do not see them preserving a clear sheet both.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Mark’s prediction: Brentford will rating and I might adore it in the event that they nicked a last-minute objective that received them one thing, however Liverpool will most likely win. I hope I am unsuitable however they must, do not they, in any other case Slot goes to get ‘sacked within the morning’ sung at him. 1-2

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AI’s prediction: 1-2

Sunday, 26 October

Vitality Stadium, 14:00 BST

Sean Dyche is a smart appointment by Nottingham Forest however the best way his predecessor Ange Postecoglou was handled by their followers makes me suppose he’s higher off out of there.

Dyche is extra of a Nuno Espirito Santo determine than an Ange by way of how he’ll set his aspect up, however Forest’s purpose now’s to remain within the Premier League and Dyche has already proven he can preserve groups up.

It is a robust begin for him, although. Bournemouth ought to have crushed Crystal Palace final week however they’re nonetheless third and are flying in the mean time.

The Cherries all the time create possibilities, particularly at dwelling, and I do not really feel as if Forest will have the ability to maintain out.

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Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

Mark’s prediction: I do know there’s often a bounce while you get a brand new supervisor however I do not see that occuring right here. Bournemouth are a extremely good workforce and I do not suppose Dyche will have the ability to flip issues round that shortly. 2-0

AI’s prediction: 2-0

Emirates Stadium, 14:00 BST

Crystal Palace have given Arsenal some hassle previously however how can anybody again towards Mikel Arteta’s aspect in the mean time? They’re like a juggernaut, and never simply due to their energy at set-pieces.

Viktor Gyokeres received a few objectives for the Gunners within the Champions League in midweek and I can see why Arteta raves about him.

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Folks could view Gyokeres as one thing of a flat-track bully however he’s going to attain some essential objectives for Arsenal, and he provides them one thing they beforehand lacked up entrance.

If there’s a aspect that may upset them in the mean time, then it is Crystal Palace – I noticed them completely tear Liverpool to shreds at Selhurst Park a number of weeks in the past.

They didn’t lie down towards Bournemouth final week both, however going to Emirates Stadium and hurting Arsenal nonetheless looks like an enormous ask.

It would not assist that Palace play within the Europa Convention League on Thursday, as a result of their squad shouldn’t be sufficiently big for European soccer.

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Arsenal’s squad is, and that’s one thing else that may make a distinction right here.

It’s the Gunners’ defence that impresses me probably the most in the mean time, although.

I’m solely half-joking after I say I’m not going to again anybody to attain towards them within the league for the remainder of the season, as a result of it’s their capability to maintain clear sheets that may assist them win the title.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Mark’s prediction: Palace are a good workforce however Arsenal are at dwelling. It is going to be tight, however Arsenal will recover from the road 2-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

What an exceptional participant Erling Haaland is.

All of the Fantasy Soccer discuss at the beginning of the season was about Haaland versus Mohamed Salah, and on the FPL podcast I do with Alistair Bruce-Ball and Statman Dave, they each mentioned ‘Haaland? No probability’ and so they went with Salah as captain.

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Guess what they’re doing now? They’ve copied me and received Haaland as captain, and so has everybody else. It’s uninteresting as something as a result of everybody on the planet has completed the identical.

We’re on the stage now the place we simply anticipate him to attain, the identical as he does. He’s like my outdated Blackburn strike associate Alan Shearer in that you just simply know it’ll occur.

In equity to Manchester Metropolis, they’re greater than only a one-man workforce. Phil Foden is trying sharp once more and I really like the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Nonetheless, like Metropolis, Villa have received their previous three league video games so that is going to be a troublesome check for Pep Guardiola’s aspect.

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Metropolis have misplaced on their previous two visits to Villa Park and, whereas I do not see them getting turned over this time, they may must accept a degree.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Mark’s prediction: I am going 5-0 to Villa! No, probably not – I do know they’ve picked up a bit just lately after a horrible begin, however I nonetheless suppose Metropolis can be too robust for them. Haaland is simply unplayable in the mean time. 0-2

AI’s prediction: 0-2

Wolves must win ultimately and at dwelling to Burnley looks like the sport it actually has to occur for them – their followers will certainly be pondering that.

Burnley can be eyeing victory too, although. They’ll take nice encouragement from their win over Leeds final day trip, and so they might do Wolves quite a lot of injury in the event that they beat them.

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All issues thought of, it might be simple to go for a draw, however I’m going to again Wolves to interrupt their duck.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Mark’s prediction: Wolves are struggling and I can see one other draw right here. This could be fairly boring! 0-0

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Hill Dickinson Stadium, 16:30 BST

Tottenham have develop into a extra versatile aspect underneath Thomas Frank, in a position to set as much as swimsuit the opposition, however I do not really feel as if they’re ever scientific sufficient within the closing third.

It’s a related story with Everton. I all the time really feel they’ve a objective in them, simply not from the centre-forward, whether or not it’s Beto or Thierno Barry main their assault.

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It have to be irritating for Toffees supervisor David Moyes however being practical who can they entice, or afford, who would make a distinction up entrance?

All of that makes me suppose that is going to be a decent sport, and I do not suppose there can be a winner.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Mark’s prediction: Everton are doing fairly properly at their new floor and are nonetheless unbeaten there, so I’m going to again them to win. I truly hope they do as a result of I do not like Spurs after they beat us within the Europa League closing final season. I used to be in Bilbao for that, and it was a really disappointing night time. 1-0

AI’s prediction: 0-1

How did Sutton do final week?

Chris received three appropriate outcomes, together with one precise rating, from the ten video games performed in week eight, giving him 60 factors.

That was sufficient for him to tie with the BBC readers, who additionally received three appropriate outcomes with one precise rating, and to out-do AI, which received 4 appropriate outcomes with out an actual rating and ended up on 40 factors.

The weekly win went to the visitors, Aya and Addison from CBBC soccer drama Jamie Johnson FC.

Aya received three appropriate outcomes with out an actual rating for a complete of 30 factors whereas Addison received seven appropriate outcomes with one precise rating for a tally of 100 – that means their common of 65 factors was sufficient for victory.

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Sutton’s predictions v Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones & AI

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Liverpool have misplaced two straight video games within the Premier League and Champions League, however is that this a wobble or one thing extra critical?

“Arne Slot’s facet look so weak defensively,” mentioned BBC Sport soccer skilled Chris Sutton. “I lined their defeat at Crystal Palace final weekend and Palace may have gone 4-0 up, no phrase of a lie.

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“Alisson went off injured towards Galatasaray, and if he’s lacking it isn’t going to assist. We all know Liverpool can damage Chelsea on Saturday however it’s the different finish they’ve to fret about.”

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 six, he takes on Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones, who helps Leeds United.

Idlewild’s new self-titled album is launched on Friday they usually tour the UK in October.

Do you agree with their scores? You can also make your personal predictions under.

The preferred 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 outcome (choosing a win, draw or defeat) is value 10 factors. The precise rating earns 40 factors.

Rod grew up in Leeds and began supporting his hometown workforce at simply the fitting time.

He instructed BBC Sport: “It wasn’t till I used to be about 11 that I correctly obtained into soccer, and that’s once I determined my workforce was clearly going to be Leeds.

“It was a good time to start out following them. We went up in 1990, completed fourth… after which we have been [First Division] champions the next 12 months, beating Manchester United to the title.

“I bear in mind being within the centre of Leeds for the parade and it was simply phenomenal. On the time it felt it was simply the beginning, however there have been just a few instances like that over the previous 30-odd years and it has not fairly labored out that method!”

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It appears considerably unlikely that the present Leeds facet will do the identical subsequent season following their return to the highest flight for this marketing campaign, however Rod feels “comparatively assured” they will maintain their very own.

“It has been a stable begin, slightly than just like the final time we went up, beneath Marcelo Bielsa in 2020, and it was a aim bonanza at each ends just about each sport,” he added.

“Daniel Farke is much more pragmatic, however I nonetheless really feel like we are able to do some harm and perhaps end mid-table.”

Chris Sutton and Rod Jones have been 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’.

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Premier League predictionsFriday, 3 October

Vitality Stadium, 20:00 BST

I used to be at Fulham’s defeat at Aston Villa on Sunday – that they had light by the tip however truly began the sport rather well and I used to be actually impressed with Josh King.

He’s solely 18 however he already seems like one heck of a participant. He has obtained great consciousness and he was excellent earlier than the break.

King was taken off within the second half when the sport was getting away from Fulham, nevertheless, and Villa had carved them open a good few instances by the tip.

Bournemouth solely rescued some extent towards Leeds late on final outing – I used to be unsuitable to again the Cherries then however I’m positively going to again them at dwelling towards Fulham.

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The Cherries edged this fixture and I’m going with the identical outcome and scoreline this time too.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

Rod’s prediction: We have performed each these groups not too long ago, and conceded expensive late targets towards each of them! I used to be going to go 2-1 to Bournemouth as a result of they’re at dwelling and appeared a bit extra harmful of the 2, however they have been additionally extra organised on the again than I anticipated, so I do not assume Fulham will rating. 2-0

AI’s prediction: 2-0

Saturday, 4 October

Honest play to Leeds, they’ve actually stunned and impressed me to date. There’s a good stability to their workforce as a result of they carry a menace and may dig in too.

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Other than a heavy defeat at Arsenal, they’ve been aggressive in each sport to date and their good begin would have been even higher however for late targets towards Fulham and Bournemouth.

Even so, they’ve extra factors than I anticipated at this stage and Daniel Farke deserves a variety of credit score.

I believe there have been query marks over whether or not he may handle at this degree due to his Premier League report with Norwich however, as I’ve mentioned earlier than, he by no means actually had the squad there to have the ability to compete.

Tottenham have had a troublesome week, having to struggle again to rescue attracts towards Wolves and Bodo/Glimt, and that is going to be one other tough sport for them.

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I can truly see it ending in one other draw for Spurs. A minimum of they performed within the Arctic Circle on Tuesday evening slightly than Wednesday however a lunchtime kick-off on Saturday continues to be removed from preferrred, and this Champions League marketing campaign goes to stretch their squad.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Rod’s prediction: I requested in my Leeds WhatsApp group about how a lot can I say we are going to win by earlier than I sound like a lunatic, they usually have been all like ‘6-0’ however that’s not going to occur! I need to say 4-1 however it is going to be loads nearer than that too.

I do assume we are going to win, although, as a result of Spurs do not look that coherent as a workforce but. Additionally, Elland Highway is a fortress and the house crowd will nearly get us over the road. 2-1

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Rod’s favorite Leeds gamers: Gary Velocity was an actual hero of mine. I’m from a Welsh household so he was completely my favorite participant once I was rising up. Gary McAllister and Gordon Strachan have been incredible too, and a sure Frenchman who was additionally a part of our title-winning workforce that I am unable to actually speak about now.

Velocity was the one, although, proper up till Alan Smith got here via – however then he ended up going to the unsuitable place as properly!

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Emirates Stadium, 15:00 BST

West Ham have gained on their previous two visits to Emirates Stadium however I do not take a look at Arsenal in the meanwhile and see a workforce that’s going to drop factors.

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The Hammers grew into the sport towards Everton in Nuno Espirito Santo’s first match in cost however I’m anticipating the Gunners to be too robust for them.

Arsenal are a powerhouse in the meanwhile and their squad depth is horrifying. Defensively they’re excellent – they’ve conceded solely three targets in six league video games, the fewest within the Premier League – and this must be snug for them.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-0

Rod’s prediction: I used to be making an attempt to be type to West Ham right here, however they haven’t appeared good to date. Arsenal are tremendous harmful they usually gave us an actual drubbing after we have been nonetheless discovering our ft. 3-0

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AI’s prediction: 3-2

Sunderland followers must be thanking me, actually, as a result of I maintain saying they are going to be crushed and Regis Le Bris’ facet carry on proving me unsuitable.

To this point I’ve mentioned the Black Cats will lose 5 of their six video games. The opposite one was towards Burnley in week two, the place I went for a draw… they usually suffered their solely defeat of the season.

I’m going to do the soiled on them this week, and I’m going to foretell they may win – which clearly means they will not – so apologies to all Sunderland supporters, as a result of they have to be completely livid with me for doing this.

I’m not simply backing them for the sake of it, clearly. They’re extraordinarily properly organised and every part about them has been spectacular.

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Manchester United, alternatively, are nonetheless a large number.

You’ll be able to blame Ruben Amorim for that as a lot as you want however when your centre-half is operating out and taking an opportunity on an offside on an extended ball, like Harry Maguire did for Brentford’s first aim final week, then that’s simply horrible defending.

That is the place I really feel for Amorim. Altay Bayindir must also have finished higher with Brentford’s second aim and the goalkeeping state of affairs is perplexing too – they’ve introduced Senne Lammens in, however the place is he?

It’s simply all muddled considering at United and Amorim is beginning to seem like a man who needs to be put out of his distress.

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They’re simply not enhancing beneath him, though he would possibly truly get a outcome right here off the again of me saying Sunderland will win.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Rod’s prediction: I’m going to sound a bit imply right here however you would not count on something much less from a Leeds fan, would you!? I need United to do OK till we play them (in January) as a result of I do not need them to do away with Amorim. Sunderland miffed me just a little bit over the summer time as a result of they appeared to signal everybody we went for, however they’ve appeared what I would name ‘solid-plus’ to date and I really feel like they may trigger United some issues. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 1-0

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Stamford Bridge, 17:30 BST

Chelsea’s back-to-back league defeats by Manchester United and Brighton have been a traditional case of them capturing themselves within the foot.

If that they had stored 11 males on the pitch in each matches it might have had a huge effect.

So, that is their first intention right here and if it is 11 v 11 then Chelsea can damage Liverpool, even with out Cole Palmer, as a result of the Reds are at sixes and sevens on the again.

I’m tempted to go together with a draw however this can be a massive sport and I need to be courageous and choose a winner.

AI will most likely go for a draw [Sutton does not know anyone else’s predictions when he makes his] to attempt to bore its method to its first win of the season.

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I’m going to stay my neck out and again my outdated workforce to make it a hat-trick of defeats for Arne Slot.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Rod’s prediction: Liverpool didn’t seem like themselves towards Palace however I believe they may come flying out of the gate right here and bounce again. The standard they’ve of their squad is simply wild. 1-2

AI’s prediction: 2-2

Sunday, 5 October

Villa took some time to get going towards Fulham but it surely was nice motion by Ollie Watkins for his aim, and he wanted that.

That was their first league win of the season, however I’m not satisfied Unai Emery’s facet will kick on from there. They play Feyenoord within the Europa League on Thursday and their squad is gong to be stretched.

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The extra I give it some thought, the extra I fairly fancy Burnley for a draw right here.

To lose 5-1 final week was harsh on them, they usually had annoyed Manchester Metropolis for a very long time, the identical as they did once they have been crushed by Liverpool, and that’s more likely to be their gameplan right here too.

My coronary heart says Villa will win due to my time there – I virtually reached double figures in appearances – however my head says Burnley… and, this time, I’m going to hear.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Rod’s prediction: Off the again of beating Fulham, Villa would possibly get that bounce at dwelling and simply edge this. I am unable to see it being an enormous rating, anyway. 1-0

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AI’s prediction: 1-0

Hill Dickinson Stadium, 14:00 BST

This must be sport, and an actual take a look at of whether or not Everton’s new floor is definitely the ‘fortress’ my 606 co-host Roman Kemp describes it as.

Everton are nonetheless unbeaten there however they’ve drawn two out of three video games to date and the handbrake continues to be on, is not it? Possibly’s Roman’s definition of a fortress is simply totally different to most different individuals’s.

There can be no gung-ho ways right here, both, as a result of that is going to be a very tight affair between two very intelligent managers. However after watching Palace final week I’ve to again them actually.

Oliver Glasner’s facet have been fairly direct towards Liverpool and it is going to be battle in the event that they do the identical right here.

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I get pleasure from watching Everton and, specifically, Jack Grealish, however I fear about their firepower up entrance.

If that they had a goalscorer I’d most likely say they might get one thing, however as a substitute I’m going with Palace to maintain a clear sheet and to take dwelling the factors.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Rod’s prediction: Palace are flying in the meanwhile, however Everton are properly organised and far improved from final season. It is obtained draw written throughout it. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 2-2

Newcastle scored 4 targets in Belgium in midweek – the identical quantity as they’ve managed of their first six league video games.

Eddie Howe’s facet are the joint lowest scorers within the Premier League, together with Villa and Wolves, so getting an enormous win like that can be vital for them.

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They’ve misplaced twice at dwelling already, however that was to Arsenal and Liverpool, and on each events to late targets.

Sure, the Gunners have been the higher workforce on Sunday however Newcastle had a number of probabilities towards Liverpool to allow them to positively really feel a bit arduous finished by.

I’m anticipating them to get extra probabilities right here, as a result of I believe this sport can be actually open with each groups going for it.

I’m going to go together with Newcastle to be sporting their capturing boots once more, and maintain Ange Postecoglou ready for his first Premier League win.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-1

Rod’s prediction: I’m very hardly ever a betting man however an concept popped into my head close to the tip of final season the place I believed Forest did not have the squad to deal with Europe however they’re the sort of workforce that can go on a cup run, so I put a tenner on them to win a European competitors of some kind, and get relegated.

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I may form of see it taking place the place they’ve too many video games and it simply falls aside within the league – it practically occurred with Spurs and United final 12 months too. 2-0.

AI’s prediction: 1-0

Wolves gave it go towards Tottenham final week and virtually took all three factors – perhaps the impact of a brand new contract is kicking in for Vitor Pereira?

Being critical, they’ve misplaced their first three dwelling league video games this season and, with Sunderland and Leeds each doing higher than anticipated, they can’t afford to lose 4 on the trot, so that they want one thing right here.

Brighton made essentially the most of their numerical benefit towards Chelsea final week, however it’s arduous to know what to anticipate from them off the again of that sport the place they have been up towards 10 males.

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I do not really feel like I’m doing very properly with my Brighton predictions this season – the truth is I’ve not obtained any of them proper to date – so I’m not too assured about calling this one.

That is most likely going to finish up as a draw however I’m nonetheless being courageous so I’ve picked one other winner. I ought to most likely get an award for being so daring with my predictions, even once I’m unsuitable.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

Rod’s prediction: Wolves appeared fairly poor towards us. After we performed them, everybody was downbeat within the Leeds discussion groups after we have been dropping – then abruptly we scored three targets and every part was rosy! 1-2

AI’s prediction: 0-1

Gtech Neighborhood Stadium, 16:30 BST

Metropolis have been up towards counter-attacking Monaco on Wednesday, and Brentford can be enjoying in precisely the identical method.

I used to be on the Monaco sport for five Dwell and I’m not absolutely satisfied by Metropolis, regardless of their present six-game unbeaten run.

On the up facet for Pep Guardiola’s facet, Phil Foden was wonderful once more and Erling Haaland’s ending was ridiculously good – his header for Metropolis’s second aim was like watching me within the Nineteen Nineties, and he seems unstoppable.

Foden appeared sharp as something, particularly within the first half. Seeing him again in type is sweet for England boss Thomas Tuchel in addition to for Guardiola, versus final season when he was inconsistent and could not discover his degree.

I nonetheless assume Metropolis have gotten points in a lot of positions, nevertheless. Within the centre of midfield Nico Gonzalez has been disappointing since he got here in, and the entire of their proper flank is a large downside.

Bernardo Silva had such little impact on the sport, and behind him there’s a lack of belief within the right-back space as properly.

Brentford will attempt to hit them on the break and there’s a probability they might sucker Metropolis, however Foden and Haaland must be the distinction between the 2 sides.

Will probably be shut, however I do not see the Bees beating one other Manchester workforce after their win over United final week.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

Rod’s prediction: It looks like Metropolis have began to seem like their outdated selves, with a few wobbles right here and there. 1-2

AI’s prediction: 0-2

How did Sutton do final week?

The result of week six was not determined till the ultimate sport, between Everton and West Ham on Monday.

Considered one of Sutton’s visitors, Kidwild, was spot on together with his 1-1 prediction, which denied AI its first outright victory.

Chris and the BBC readers each obtained two right outcomes with one actual rating from the ten video games, providing you with and him 50 factors.

AI obtained three right outcomes, with one actual rating, for a complete of 60 factors.

There have been two visitors, rappers Kidwild and Blanco – Kidwild obtained 4 right outcomes with one actual rating for 70 factors, whereas Blanco obtained two right outcomes with one actual rating for 50 factors – that means they ended up with a mean of 60 factors too.

“I do not depend shared wins,” mentioned Sutton. “It is a draw.”

Weekly wins, ties and whole factors after week six. . .

Guest leaderboard 2025-26. . * Average after six weeks.

Visitor leaderboard 2025-26. . * Common after six weeks.

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