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Sutton’s predictions: Sunderland v Man Metropolis

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Manchester Metropolis didn’t have all of it their very own method once they beat Sunderland at Etihad Stadium, however they dismantled them ultimately and they’re able to doing the identical on the Stadium of Gentle.

It’s laborious to see anybody stopping Metropolis in the intervening time actually.

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Rayan Cherki is an enormous expertise and with such fast toes. Phil Foden virtually scored towards on Saturday, and when Erling Haaland attracts a clean, like he did in that sport, you recognize a objective isn’t far-off.

Nonetheless, Sunderland have the aggression that noticed them rattle and they’re so well-organised defensively too. That is why they nonetheless have not misplaced at dwelling this season.

I really feel unhealthy for writing them off so typically, however I am sorry to say I’ll do it once more.

I really feel like Metropolis have discovered their movement so I am unable to again towards them, however I am anticipating Sunderland to place up one heck of a struggle.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-3

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Sutton’s predictions v singer-songwriter & Sunderland fan Tom A Smith

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery had an sad 18-month spell in command of Arsenal that resulted in 2019, however can he get the higher of his previous membership on Tuesday?

“After the abuse he took from Arsenal followers, I would love nothing greater than Emery to return to the Emirates and win,” stated BBC Sport soccer knowledgeable Chris Sutton.

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“He completely did not deserve that. A few of these followers ought to take an extended, exhausting take a look at themselves for the way in which they mocked him. I hope Villa go there and spank them, simply due to that.”

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League video games this season, towards AI, BBC Sport readers and quite a lot of company.

For week 19 – which incorporates the ultimate video games of 2025 on Tuesday, 30 December and the primary matches of 2026 on New Yr’s Day – he takes on singer-songwriter Tom A Smith, who’s a Sunderland fan.

Smith’s newest EP, Say What You Need, is out now. It reached quantity 14 within the UK report retailer charts on the finish of November.

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

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

Smith is from Houghton-le-Spring, a city simply outdoors Sunderland, and is a lifelong Black Cats fan who’s having fun with seeing his aspect emerge as this season’s shock package deal.

“My phrase, it has simply been wonderful,” he instructed BBC Sport. “It is such an excellent time to be a Sunderland fan, and likewise to be from Sunderland.

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“I used to be saying this final season as effectively, as a result of earlier than then it had been such a very long time since I felt so excited earlier than the sport each week, the place I can’t look forward to kick-off.

“More often than not after I was rising up, it was the alternative. It was completely horrible then, but it surely couldn’t be extra completely different now.

“All it is advisable do is stroll across the metropolis, and go spherical Keel Sq., and you’ll simply really feel how a lot of a buzz there may be due to how effectively the workforce is doing. Culturally, it’s having an enormous affect on the town and everyone seems to be in such good spirits on a regular basis – in every single place is flourishing.”

Sunderland have been taking part in Smith’s songs on the Stadium of Mild since they have been nonetheless within the Championship, and he says listening to them at video games is “an unimaginable feeling”.

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“Just about most matchdays I hear my songs come on now which is wonderful,” he added.

“Again within the Championship a few years in the past I did discover that each time we received overwhelmed certainly one of my songs performed on the finish – fortunately they play it once we win now as effectively!”

Chris Sutton and Tom A Smith have been chatting with BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.

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

Premier League predictionsTuesday, 30 December

Burnley have drawn their previous two video games however they really want a win as a result of they’re slightly adrift on the backside, six factors from security.

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Scott Parker is beneath a little bit of stress and some of their followers have known as up 606, saying they need a change. I nonetheless suppose they’ve been aggressive, although, even when they haven’t overwhelmed anybody since 26 October.

Newcastle may do with a victory as effectively, although. They’re a wierd aspect as a result of they’ve been taking part in fairly effectively however probably not getting outcomes. I maintain backing them to win, so it’s costing me too.

I’m not going to cease, although. I’m going for a uncommon away win for Eddie Howe’s aspect – and this time they are going to maintain a clear sheet.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Tom’s prediction: Burnley have picked up a few good factors over Christmas however, as powerful as it’s for me to say this, Newcastle will most likely have slightly bit an excessive amount of for them. 0-3

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AI’s prediction: 1-2

Chelsea are fifth however they’re on a sticky run in the meanwhile, with just one win in six league video games.

Once they received their draw with 10 males towards Arsenal on the finish of November, I believed they have been within the title race, however they’ve fully fallen away.

Bournemouth’s poor run of outcomes goes again even additional, nonetheless. After climbing to second place on the finish of October, they haven’t received any of their previous 9 matches.

It’s a regarding time for his or her supervisor, Andoni Iraola, as a result of this is perhaps Antoine Semenyo’s final sport for the Cherries. Perhaps dropping three of their first-choice defenders in the summertime – Dean Huijsen (to Actual Madrid), Milos Kerkez (to Liverpool), and Illia Zabarnyi (to Paris St-Germain) is catching up with them too.

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I’m not certain what goes mistaken for the Cherries as a result of they’re nonetheless so aggressive in the way in which they press and play, however they’re conceding a whole lot of targets and Brentford performed proper by means of them within the first half on the weekend.

It’s only as a result of West Ham have been so rotten that Bournemouth are nonetheless 9 factors away from the relegation zone. I nonetheless at all times suppose Iraola’s aspect will rating, however I’m backing Enzo Maresca’s aspect to win the battle of two very patchy groups.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Tom’s prediction: Bournemouth began the season so effectively and they have a extremely thrilling workforce with gamers like Semenyo. Everyone seems to be attempting to signal him in the meanwhile however when he spent just a few months on mortgage with Sunderland in League One in 2020 I need to admit I did not suppose an excessive amount of of him.

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The Cherries are struggling for type and it is a powerful sport for them. Chelsea have been a bit shaky just lately too however I would nonetheless again them to win this at Stamford Bridge. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Everton beat Nottingham Forest comfortably firstly of December, however that was with Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish of their workforce.

It is attainable Grealish is again from a virus to play on this sport, however Dewsbury-Corridor and Ndiaye shall be a lot missed and we noticed how a lot it affected Everton’s firepower once they performed with out all three of them of their draw at Burnley.

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Forest have been excellent towards Manchester Metropolis on Saturday and can really feel they need to have gotten one thing out of that sport.

Sean Dyche was sad with Metropolis’s winner however, watching it again, you might see Morgan Gibbs-White hooked his leg round Nico O’Reilly and tried to tug him down with him, so it was good refereeing to suss that out and never give the foul to Forest.

Even so, it was a formidable Forest show. Due to that, and due to who Everton shall be lacking, I’m backing Dyche to get the higher of his previous workforce this time.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

Tom’s prediction: I have been stunned by Forest’s drop-off in type this season and it simply reveals how European soccer can have an effect on groups once they do not have a large enough squad – that is the one factor that worries me about Sunderland subsequent season once we are within the Champions League! Sorry, I am possibly getting a bit carried away there!

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Anyway, I’m backing Forest to win this one at residence. Everton have gotten a great aspect however they’ll typically battle going ahead – they want a centre-forward. 1-0

AI’s prediction: 1-1

Issues are turning uglier by the week for West Ham. They’re in an actual relegation battle now, and their boss Nuno Espirito Santo is completely determined for a win, however it’s exhausting to see the place it should come from.

Brighton are inconsistent however they’ve proven their high quality by pushing Liverpool and Arsenal shut in latest weeks. I do not see something apart from a Seagulls victory right here.

The Hammers are so low on confidence that even when it is a tight sport, you get the sensation they are going to lose it, like they did towards Fulham on Saturday.

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Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

Tom’s prediction: If Brighton present up, they’ll beat anybody however they’re just a bit bit too inconsistent. West Ham are struggling however once more I’m going with the house workforce right here.

I do not suppose the Hammers will go down, both. They have to search out some type however, in the event that they do, they have an excessive amount of high quality for that to occur. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 2-2

I like what Villa are doing. You simply maintain pondering their successful run cannot proceed, which is why I had Chelsea right down to beat them – and, once more, I used to be mistaken about that.

Villa have probably the most factors (18) from dropping positions within the Premier League this season they usually simply don’t lie down.

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We noticed that once more towards Chelsea, who pummelled them for an hour earlier than Watkins got here on to make it 11 Villa wins in a row.

It was solely this time final yr that Arsenal put a bid in for Watkins, who helps them as effectively, however he stayed at Villa and should you have been writing a script you’d have him down as getting the winner once more right here.

Even so, I simply have a sense Arsenal will discover a strategy to win this. I’m anticipating the Gunners to search out one other gear or two very quickly, however this is perhaps extra of a battle for them, that they must get by means of.

There shall be some nervy moments for Mikel Arteta’s aspect once more, that is for certain, however I reckon they are going to grasp on for the win, nearly.

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Tom’s prediction: Wow, what a sport that is. It’s unimaginable that Villa simply carry on successful and Morgan Rogers is such a incredible participant. Apart from somebody like Erling Haaland, if I may have any participant for Sunderland in the meanwhile, it will most likely be him.

Arsenal must maintain successful video games to carry off Metropolis, however I can see them dropping factors right here. I believe Pep Guardiola’s aspect will win the league, too. The factor with Arsenal is that they do get nervy and you’ll see them having a dip, and drawing video games like this. I do not see that with Metropolis now. 2-2

AI’s prediction: 2-0

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Plenty of Manchester United followers had a pop at me, once more, for my negativity about their workforce earlier than they performed Newcastle United.

I do know Ruben Amorim’s aspect proved me mistaken by successful that sport, however I believe these followers must admit it was a really unfavorable efficiency.

Regardless of that, I’m going to again United to win this week – so possibly that may convey some positivity again to the workforce, too. They want it.

If it have been right down to me, although, I might relegate Wolves now and simply chop them out of the league. They’re extra lambs than wolves in the meanwhile and to have solely picked up two factors from 18 video games is completely pathetic.

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They’re nonetheless scrapping to get one thing for Rob Edwards however they’re desperately poor.

Edwards has misplaced all seven of his video games since taking cost and has solely seen his aspect rating three targets. Certainly he needs he had stayed at Middlesbrough?

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Tom’s prediction: I actually battle to see Wolves choosing up any factors, whoever they play. They only lack a lot high quality and confidence too. United may have far an excessive amount of for them. 3-0

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Thursday, 1January

Crystal Palace have misplaced three league video games in a row, whereas Fulham have received three in a row.

It is not lengthy since I used to be involved Fulham might be getting dragged right into a relegation scrap, however they’re trying up the desk now and are stage on factors with Palace after transferring into the highest half.

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I watched Palace’s defeat towards Tottenham on Sunday they usually simply regarded knackered, however they nonetheless created some probabilities and have been unfortunate to not take one thing from the sport.

On type, you’d go together with Fulham once more right here however I really suppose Palace will cope with them a lot better than West Ham did.

The Eagles may do with getting a break, as in a mid-season break, however they simply want a little bit of luck in entrance of objective too and they are going to be again to successful methods.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Tom’s prediction: Fulham are respectable and appear to remain in each sport, however I’m going with Palace right here. On their day, they’re probably the greatest sides within the league. 1-0

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AI’s prediction: 1-1

I appropriately backed Leeds to get a degree when these sides met Elland Street just a few weeks again, however that is at Anfield and, apart from that, Liverpool look much more assured now.

This can be a completely different Leeds, too, after all. They have actual perception in the meanwhile and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has scored seven targets in six video games, goes to be exhausting to cease.

However Florian Wirtz appears to be coming to the fore for Liverpool now and they’re constructing their confidence again up.

Arne Slot’s aspect are again as much as fourth place and though if you watch them you may see they’ve nonetheless received weaknesses of their workforce, I am anticipating them to make it 4 league wins in a row right here.

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It isn’t really inconceivable that they might be again within the title race quickly, both. After this sport, Slot’s aspect journey to Fulham and Arsenal subsequent week so let’s examine the place they’re then.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Tom’s prediction: This completed 3-3 at Elland Street and it was a tremendous sport. Leeds have discovered a system that works and Calvert-Lewin retains scoring targets, but it surely looks like Liverpool are beginning to discover a little bit of type once more at Anfield. 3-1

AI’s prediction: 3-1

Gtech Neighborhood Stadium, 20:00

Spurs have gotten one of the best away report within the Premier League once more, because of their win at Crystal Palace on Sunday that noticed them climb to eleventh place, however Brentford are completely flying at residence too.

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So, how do I name this one? Let’s be sincere, Spurs will not be a beautiful workforce to observe in the meanwhile, and they’re very stuffy and scrappy whether or not they win or not.

Their type on the street will most likely give Thomas Frank a little bit of confidence going again to his previous membership, and he’ll get a great reception there, I’m certain of that.

However Brentford have snuck as much as eighth after taking seven factors from their previous three video games, they usually will not lack perception both.

Anybody can beat anybody on this a part of the desk, which does not assist me in the case of making a prediction. I am unable to choose a winner right here, so I’m going for a draw.

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Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Tom’s prediction: I noticed Jordan Henderson make his debut for Sunderland and he deserves extra recognition. He’s up there with Granit Xhaka as one of many signings of the season, due to his affect on Brentford.

The Bees are a great aspect, particularly at residence, however Thomas Frank and Spurs want one thing right here. I do not suppose they are going to win it, although. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Metropolis didn’t have all of it their very own manner once they beat Sunderland at Etihad Stadium, however they dismantled them in the long run and they’re able to doing the identical on the Stadium of Mild.

It’s exhausting to see anybody stopping Metropolis in the meanwhile, actually. Rayan Cherki is an enormous expertise, and with such fast ft. Phil Foden virtually scored towards Forest on Saturday, and when Haaland attracts a clean, like he did in that sport, a objective shouldn’t be distant.

Nonetheless, Sunderland have the aggression that noticed them rattle Arsenal and they’re so effectively organised defensively too.

That is why they nonetheless have not misplaced at residence this season, and I really feel dangerous for writing them off so typically, however I’m sorry to say I’m going to do it once more.

I really feel like Metropolis have discovered their movement so I am unable to again towards them, however I’m anticipating Sunderland to place up one heck of a battle.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-3

Tom’s prediction: My coronary heart is telling me one factor, and my head is telling me one other!

From my coronary heart, that is the form of sport we simply win. I do not know if we are going to, however even simply the actual fact we’re at residence to Metropolis on New Yr’s Day once more actually provides me that feeling – I’ve received excellent recollections of Ji Dong-won getting our winner

With my head, although, it’s going to be powerful. We had probabilities on the Etihad just a few weeks in the past however, being lifelike, I believe we want a full-strength aspect to get something from Metropolis and we do not have that in the meanwhile as a result of we’ve misplaced gamers to the Africa Cup of Nations.

We positively will not have sufficient to win the sport, however I’m by no means going to say we are going to get overwhelmed – I am unable to try this. So, with my fingers crossed, I’m going to say we are going to get our noses forward however then Metropolis will pile on the stress and I do not see us absorbing it and holding out. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 0-3

How did Sutton do final week?

The result of week 18, the festive fixtures on 26, 27 & 28 December, went right down to the final of the ten matches, Tottenham’s 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace.

With solely that sport left to play, Chris’ visitor, The Wellermen singer Jonny Stewart, was main the way in which on 110 factors and will solely be overwhelmed by AI, which was 10 factors behind him.

The BBC readers have been one other 30 factors again and wanted a precise rating to tie, whereas Chris was already out of competition, on 50 factors.

Stewart went for a 2-2 draw, Sutton selected 0-0 and the readers backed Palace to win 2-1 – but it surely was AI who picked up 10 factors by going for a 2-1 Spurs win.

That meant AI and Stewart shared the weekly victory – they each received 5 appropriate outcomes, together with two actual scores, for a tally of 110 factors.

Chris additionally received 5 appropriate outcomes however with no actual scores for 50 factors, whereas the BBC readers received 4 appropriate outcomes with one actual rating, leaving them on 70 factors.

“I’ve tried to vary the foundations so ties aren’t price something however sadly that wasn’t allowed,” Sutton stated.

“It means I am off the highest of the desk – for now – however I nonetheless suppose I used to be unfortunate with a few of my predictions final week.”

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Sutton’s predictions v The Wellermen’s Jonny Stewart

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Arsenal are sitting prime of the Premier League at Christmas, however it’s BBC Sport soccer professional Chris Sutton who leads the way in which on the subject of predictions.

“I am primary at Christmas – once more,” stated Sutton, who as a participant led the Premier League desk at this level with Norwich in 1992 and Blackburn in 1994, and went on to win the title with Rovers.

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“It is a huge deal for me to be prime, in addition to for Arsenal.

“AI is the go-to for just about everybody on the planet every time they should ask something, so the truth that I’m beating it – and let’s face it, I’ve stuffed it for half a season now – is fairly unimaginable. It says loads about me, and I am delighted.

“Fairly than asking AI about all the things, perhaps individuals ought to come to me to faucet into my intelligence as an alternative?”

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 week 18 – the festive fixtures on Boxing Day and the weekend of 27 and 28 December – he takes on Jonny Stewart, bass singer with sea shanty folks supergroup The Wellermen, who’s a Newcastle fan.

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The Wellermen have been the originators of the ocean shanty development on TikTok, with their variations of Misty Mountain, Nancy Mulligan and Hoist the Colors racking up billions of views.

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

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 price 10 factors. The precise rating earns 40 factors.

A few of Jonny’s earliest reminiscences as a fan have been the FA Cup finals that Newcastle misplaced in 1998 and 1999, however he was lastly in a position to have a good time a trophy when the Magpies gained the Carabao Cup in March.

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“We have been really on tour in Colorado on the time – we had simply carried out a present in Boulder and we had one in Denver the following day,” he instructed BBC Sport.

“I used to be frantically Googling the place I might watch the sport just a few weeks earlier than, after we’d reached the ultimate, and whether or not I might discover anybody to observe it with me – as a result of on Mountain Time it kicked off round 10am.

“I linked with the Mile Excessive Magpies, the Denver space supporters’ membership, they usually stated to return alongside to this bar. There have been a few Liverpool followers in there however greater than 100 Newcastle followers have been crammed into it. It was sensible.

“I would purchased a Dan Burn Carabao Cup closing shirt within the run-up to the sport as a result of I assumed, if we win, it’s going to imply a lot having the last word native lad on the again of my jersey.

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“So, when Large Dan scored top-of-the-line headers I’ve ever seen to place us 1-0 up, I cried so exhausting.

“Being away from dwelling, and away from my greatest mate Angus, who I would normally watch our video games with, was exhausting – he was Facetiming me from this pub in Chelmsford which had about two individuals in, so I would discovered a significantly better place.

“After which I noticed us completely outplay the perfect workforce within the league, and finish our trophy drought. It actually would not get significantly better than that.”

Chris Sutton and Jonny Stewart 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’.

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Premier League predictionsFriday, 26 December

Manchester United received a little bit of reward for his or her efficiency towards Aston Villa, despite the fact that they have been crushed.

The important thing to how this recreation goes is what they do with out Bruno Fernandes, and

You go searching Ruben Amorim’s squad and he doesn’t appear to have plenty of leaders in there.

Will probably be fascinating to see if Amorim performs centre-back Lisandro Martinez in that holding midfield position, the identical job he did when he got here on for Fernandes towards Villa, as a result of he might present that management they are going to want.

Newcastle United will probably be completely sick that they let a two-goal lead slip towards Chelsea final week, whereas their away file has plenty of room for enchancment – they’ve gained solely considered one of their eight away league video games up to now.

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Manchester United are three factors and 4 locations above them within the desk, however they’re lacking just a few gamers on the Africa Cup of Nations and, in my thoughts, Newcastle United have the higher squad anyway.

Due to that, I’m going to again Eddie Howe’s facet right here. There will not be many targets, although, they usually might solely want to attain one to win it.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Jonny’s prediction: Manchester United blow cold and warm – they’re able to enjoying some very nice soccer however I do not know the place their targets will come from with out Bryan Mbeumo or Bruno Fernandes. That is genuinely actually exhausting for me to name however I’m going with my coronary heart over my head – I’ve to! 1-2

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AI’s prediction: 2-2

Saturday, 27 December

Nottingham Forest are nonetheless lingering simply above the relegation locations, and Monday’s defeat at Fulham was a disappointing consequence for them.

I nonetheless assume Sean Dyche’s facet are going to be positive, nonetheless, they usually have undoubtedly made strides since he took cost on the finish of October.

This can be a difficult recreation for Manchester Metropolis however they’re on a little bit of a roll in the intervening time.

I assumed Arsenal have been going to run away with the title, however not any extra.

Metropolis are getting higher and higher because the season goes on, and I can perceive why Pep Guardiola feels there’s much more to return from his facet.

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Rayan Cherki and Phil Foden are each flying, they’re creating stacks of probabilities for Erling Haaland and, on the different finish, they’re protecting clear sheets now too.

You simply cannot again towards them in the intervening time, and I’m anticipating extra moments of high quality like we noticed after they gained 3-0 at Crystal Palace a few weeks in the past.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-2

Jonny’s prediction: Metropolis are hitting a very good run of type on the proper time. In addition to Pep’s tactical sophistication, I’m loving seeing a aptitude participant like Cherki get to impose his will on video games. Foden is filling that David Silva position he was all the time earmarked for, too. 0-3

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AI’s prediction: 1-3

Persons are saying that Arsenal are wobbling however I believe they’ve had their wobble, actually, after they scraped previous Wolves.

The Gunners gained 1-0 at Everton final day out, and it was a little bit of a battle, however they have been up towards a David Moyes facet so I did not count on anything.

My solely criticism of Arsenal in the intervening time is that Viktor Gyokeres should not be taking their penalties – Bukayo Saka ought to, as a result of he’s in my Fantasy workforce. It actually aggravated me to see Gyokeres scoring from the spot towards the Toffees.

It will not be simple for them towards Brighton, however I nonetheless assume they need to win this one.

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The Seagulls are such an odd workforce, and they’re extraordinarily tough to foretell.

They haven’t gained any of their previous 4 video games however they pushed Liverpool all the way in which after I watched them at Anfield just lately, and I believe they are going to do the identical right here.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Jonny’s prediction: Manchester Metropolis have minimize Arsenal’s lead fairly dramatically and they’re most likely trying over their shoulders a bit. Needing two personal targets to beat Wolves, one of many worst Premier League groups of all time, says loads about the place they’re in the intervening time.

Even so, I nonetheless assume Arteta’s facet have most likely received an excessive amount of within the tank for the Seagulls, despite the fact that they’ve ex-Gunners star Danny Welbeck main their assault. 2-1

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AI’s prediction: 2-1

Gtech Group Stadium, 15:00

Brentford picked up their first away win of the season towards Wolves final day out, and their dwelling type is actually robust, though Leeds held them of their most up-to-date recreation there.

I really feel like this recreation has received targets in it, as a result of Bournemouth appear to attain and concede loads.

The Cherries have drawn their previous three video games, and I’ve a sense that is one may also find yourself with the factors being shared.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-2

Jonny’s prediction: Brentford are loads like Newcastle in that their dwelling type is so robust, whereas their away outcomes have been fairly poor.

So, this isn’t a straightforward recreation for the Cherries in any respect – apologies to their followers as a result of, regardless of spending a few years dwelling within the Bournemouth space, I do not see them returning to successful methods right here. 2-0

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AI’s prediction: 1-2

Burnley received a late objective that earned them some extent at Bournemouth, which felt huge for his or her boss Scott Parker – it felt like just a few Clarets followers have been questioning whether or not he’s the person to maintain them within the Premier League.

As I’ve stated earlier than, I’ve all the time felt like Burnley have been being aggressive, even after they have been dropping video games.

That is going to be a detailed recreation, too. Everton’s downside is that they’re lacking Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, they usually may need to accept some extent.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Jonny’s prediction: Scott Parker’s groups appear to do extremely properly within the Championship, then battle a bit after they get to the Premier League.

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Everton have been on a very good run earlier than they misplaced to Chelsea and Arsenal and I’m backing them right here, even with Ndiaye on the Africa Cup of Nations and Dewsbury-Corridor injured. 0-1

AI’s prediction: 0-1

Poor previous Alexander Isak. His type has been terrible all season following his transfer from Newcastle, and now he’s

I do not assume Liverpool are going to battle with Hugo Ekitike main the road, nonetheless. Sure, they’re additionally lacking Mohamed Salah whereas he’s with Egypt at Afcon, however Ekitike is having an exceptional season.

Dominik Szoboszlai is out for Liverpool too, after choosing up his fifth reserving of the season towards Spurs.

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Perhaps it’s time for Florian Wirtz to actually come to the fore for Arne Slot’s facet.

Wolves did rather well to carry out for therefore lengthy at Arsenal just lately, and that sort of backs-against-the-wall defending appears to swimsuit them.

They may attempt to make issues awkward for Liverpool too, however I do not see it understanding for them.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Jonny’s prediction: Hugo Ekitike has received sensible confidence, can do a little bit of all the things and appears to combine rather well with the workforce. Liverpool additionally spent £125m on somebody who was a bench striker earlier than he received injured.

Although they haven’t had the season they might have favored, Arne Slot’s facet are going to have an excessive amount of for Wolves who, when it comes to dangerous groups prior to now few years, are proper up there as one of many worst. I do not know who they’ll beat this season. 3-0

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AI’s prediction: 3-1

West Ham actually need a win right here. They’re staring down the barrel of relegation after taking solely two factors from their previous 5 video games.

Nuno Espirito Santo received a little bit of a bounce at the beginning of November however they haven’t maintained that type.

There doesn’t appear to be a lot Christmas cheer at London Stadium in the intervening time and in the event that they get off to a nasty begin right here, issues might flip fairly rapidly.

Fulham received an necessary win over Nottingham Forest on Monday, which was sufficient for them to maintain their heads above water within the relegation battle.

They all the time appear to pose a objective risk, and I’ve a sense they are going to have one thing to have a good time right here, too.

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Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

Jonny’s prediction: Fulham are usually sneaky good – I all the time underrate them, after which they find yourself delivering actually good workforce performances, and I really like watching Kevin as a result of – in addition to aptitude – he has an finish product too.

West Ham usually are not having a good time of it proper now however they are going to be up for it they usually actually need one thing right here. 1-1

AI’s prediction: 2-1

I couldn’t imagine that Aston Villa have been getting criticism on the Monday Evening Membership as a result of they’re solely successful video games by the odd objective.

I made the purpose that I do not bear in mind going within the dressing room as a participant and being down about solely successful 2-1.

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They’re on an unimaginable run of 10 wins on the spin, together with beating Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis. Morgan Rogers is on hearth, and I believe you need to respect them as title contenders.

This can be a actual take a look at for them, nonetheless, and it’s only some weeks since we have been saying the identical about Chelsea being within the title race after they drew towards Arsenal with 10 males.

I performed for each these golf equipment and am extremely considered by each units of followers.

It’s the Chelsea followers who I believe will probably be smiling at full-time, although, as soon as they’ve completed singing my identify.

I’ve received plenty of time for Blues boss Enzo Maresca, who’s like Villa supervisor Unai Emery in the way in which he sticks to his footballing rules.

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Chelsea confirmed their resilience after they fought again from 2-0 down to attract with Newcastle and I can see them digging in once more right here, to finish Villa’s successful run.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Jonny’s prediction: Unai Emery’s facet did not begin the season properly however now they’ve that confidence that, even when they concede, they will rating greater than the opposition. This was a tough one to name however I’m going with Villa, most likely as a result of I need them to win fairly than as a result of I believe they are going to. 1-2

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Sunday, 28 December

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been completely unbelievable up entrance for Leeds.

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They’re only a significantly better workforce with him in it, and their confidence have to be sky-high in the intervening time too, as a result of they’ve had some wonderful outcomes just lately.

The fear for Sunderland is how a lot they are going to miss their gamers who’re away at Afcon, however I do not assume it’ll have an effect on them.

The Black Cats do not rating plenty of targets however they’re all the time so well-organised – I’m going for them to win, and preserve out Calvert-Lewin to maintain a clear sheet too.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

Jonny’s prediction: It depresses me how good Sunderland are this season. They’ve recruited so correctly and even with dropping gamers to Afcon, the core of their workforce is actually robust.

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Leeds have picked up just lately and it is good to see Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring, however I believe Sunderland will nonetheless win this – the Tyne-Put on derby has given them a fair greater enhance in confidence, sadly. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Each groups have gotten issues in the intervening time.

Crystal Palace have been feeling the consequences of a heavy schedule, and in the intervening time their squad appears actually stretched.

That is the primary motive I’m considering Tottenham may get one thing at Selhurst Park and, let’s face it, Thomas Frank actually must.

Frank have to be hoping the way in which his workforce performed with 9 males towards Liverpool can kick-start his facet’s season, however I am unsure that may occur.

I’m actually not going to again them to win this one, however I’m hardly assured about Palace’s probabilities both.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-0

Jonny’s prediction: Palace ought to be the stronger facet however Ismaila Sarr is an enormous loss for them whereas he’s away at Afcon, he’s so explosive.

Thomas Frank is underneath a little bit of strain at Spurs – they’re extra pragmatic, however they don’t seem to be scoring and they’re nonetheless conceding. 2-2

AI’s prediction: 1-2

How did Sutton do final week?

Chris received three appropriate outcomes with one actual rating from the ten matches in week 17, giving him 60 factors.

His visitor, rapper Sampa the Nice, received eight appropriate outcomes with one actual rating, leaving her on 110 factors.

AI did even higher, with 5 appropriate outcomes, however together with three actual scores, for a tally of 140 factors.

However to the reduction of Chris, as a result of it retains him prime of the general league desk, it was the collective efforts of the BBC readers who took the weekly win.

AI was forward after Saturday’s video games, main the readers by 130 to 120, however the readers received a precise rating from Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday – out of greater than 33,000 predictions, 31% of you went for that scoreline.

That meant the result went all the way down to the ultimate recreation of the week, between Fulham and Nottingham Forest on Monday. The readers went for a 1-1 draw whereas AI backed Fulham to win 2-1.

A precise rating for AI would have seen it seize the victory however, ultimately, Fulham’s 1-0 win meant the readers triumphed. General, they managed seven appropriate outcomes and three actual scores, and that gave them 160 factors.

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Premier League

Sutton’s predictions v Zambian rapper Sampa the Nice

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Aston Villa have received 9 video games in a row in all competitions, however can they attain double figures by beating Manchester United on Sunday?

“Villa have gone behind in three of these video games and have not stored a clear sheet of their previous 4 matches,” stated BBC Sport soccer knowledgeable Chris Sutton.

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“However they’ve been so attacking and Morgan Rogers is completely flying. They only by no means appear to lie down.”

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

For week 17, he takes on Zambian musician and rapper Sampa the Nice.

Sampa the Nice’s new single, Cannot Maintain Us, is out now and is included within the EAFC 26 online game.

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

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

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

The Africa Cup of Nations begins on Sunday and Sampa is wanting ahead to seeing how Zambia, the 2012 winners, get on in Morocco.

“I’ve my fingers crossed as a result of I’m nonetheless holding on to that win that we had,” she advised BBC Sport. “It was simply so memorable.

“I do not know how we’re going to do that time, however I’m very excited, and really hopeful about our probabilities. We have simply had a restructure and appointed a brand new coach too [Moses Sichone] so I’m additionally hoping that may push us extra.

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“It’s not simply Zambia who I shall be looking for, although. I do not suppose folks understand how a lot of an Afcon fan I’m, and the way a lot rivalry I’ve with my buddies – particularly when their groups get knocked out!

“Afcon is large for us when it comes round and every part else type of shuts down whereas everybody simply focuses on the match.

“It’s such an thrilling time when the entire of Africa type of bands collectively as a continent to rejoice.”

Chris Sutton and Sampa the Nice 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’.

Premier League predictionsSaturday, 20 December

St James’ Park, 12:30 GMT

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Each groups received within the Carabao Cup in midweek, but it surely appears like Newcastle’s squad is being stretched extra in the mean time.

There’s a fear for Chelsea too, although, by way of

He’s clearly sad about one thing, and if there may be some kind of infighting happening, or if he feels he’s not being backed correctly, then that doesn’t bode effectively no matter what occurs on the pitch.

I actually do not suppose Maresca’s points are together with his crew’s performances. Chelsea are very principled in the way in which they play and they’re going to trigger Newcastle issues.

I’m nonetheless going to go together with Newcastle to win it, although.

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I normally again them at house anyway, however that is prediction is principally based mostly on Chelsea’s current document at St James’ Park, which is poor – they haven’t received something there since 2021.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Sampa the Nice’s prediction: Each groups are fairly inconsistent – that is going to be shut. 2-2

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Each of those sides are and not using a win in seven league video games however Burnley’s issues are deeper as a result of they’ve misplaced each time throughout that run.

So, Clarets boss Scott Parker actually wants a optimistic end result in opposition to his former membership.

We’ve had callers on 6-0-6 suggesting his time is up, however I feel that’s harsh as a result of they’ve nonetheless been aggressive regardless of all these defeats.

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I at all times thought they’d wrestle this season after getting promoted and I’m certain their followers did too however, as I’ve stated many occasions already, as a result of Sunderland are doing so effectively, it means Burnley followers are asking: ‘Why cannot that be us?’

Bournemouth have been second after beating Nottingham Forest on 26 October, however are actually thirteenth after taking solely three factors in complete from these seven video games.

The Cherries’ 4-4 draw with Manchester United on Monday was a unprecedented recreation and proved once more what I already thought – that they’ve objectives in them.

I can see Burnley giving them a great recreation too, however that is the place Bournemouth get again to profitable methods.

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Sampa the Nice’s prediction: Bournemouth drew 4-4 final time? That’s loads of objectives! I’m going for them to get extra right here too… Burnley have had loads of losses! They are going to be motivated and I at all times suppose the underdog can shock folks, however not this time – Burnley are going to lose once more! 4-2

AI’s prediction: 2-1

Sunderland are an incredible crew, and profitable final week’s Put on-Tyne derby is simply the newest excessive for them in what has been an a superb season.

The Black Cats are on 26 factors after 16 video games, and have already overwhelmed Leicester’s complete from 38 video games final season – they have been relegated with 25 factors in 18th place.

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That is a unprecedented achievement. I do know they’re dropping a number of gamers to Afcon, however that might solely be a giant drawback in the event that they have been languishing close to the underside of the desk.

As a substitute this simply appears like a chance for the gamers coming in to attempt to keep their momentum. Regis le Bris and his crew shall be filled with confidence too, though this can be a difficult journey for them to the south coast.

Brighton are an actual Jekyll and Hyde facet in the mean time, however I at all times really feel they are going to do effectively at house – Aston Villa are the one crew to have overwhelmed them there this season.

I watched the Seagulls at Anfield final week. They brought about Liverpool some issues and may have scored at 0-0, however did not… and misplaced.

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This time? My intuition nonetheless tells me to go together with Brighton at Amex Stadium, however Sunderland are going to push them very shut.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

Sampa the Nice’s prediction: I am unable to decide a winner right here. 3-3

AI’s prediction: 2-0

This simply appears like it will likely be a routine win for Manchester Metropolis, who’ve received their previous six video games in all competitions and are constructing actual momentum.

West Ham, in distinction, are within the backside three and dealing with one heck of a scrap to remain within the Premier League.

It hardly helps the Hammers that every one the groups instantly above them picked up at the least some extent final weekend whereas they have been dropping at house to Aston Villa.

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I do suppose West Ham’s performances have improved beneath Nuno Espirito Santo, however they really want some factors to go together with that, and this isn’t a recreation the place I feel that’s notably doubtless.

I simply cannot look previous Metropolis for the win, as a result of I do not see West Ham maintaining them out.

What a objective Rayan Cherki scored in opposition to Brentford within the EFL Cup on Wednesday – I received a little bit of flak on the Monday Evening Membership, and on social media too, for agreeing with Pep Guardiola that he wants to chop out the rabonas and use his left foot as a substitute, however he is a big expertise and he has has kicked Metropolis on.

Metropolis have stored three clear sheets in a row within the Premier League too, which surprises me a bit – and makes me suppose they are going to concede right here, however it will nonetheless be a cushty afternoon for them.

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Sutton’s prediction: 3-1

Sampa the Nice’s prediction: I feel there shall be tears for West Ham. Metropolis are going to take this one. 4-3

AI’s prediction: 3-0

What a depressing Christmas social gathering the Wolves gamers will need to have had. They don’t seem to be staying up, not an opportunity.

They pushed Arsenal shut with their rearguard motion at Emirates Stadium final weekend, however nonetheless misplaced in the long run.

Rob Edwards wants one thing, something, to go his method after 5 defeats from 5 video games and possibly – simply possibly! – he’ll get a crumb of consolation on Saturday.

The rationale I say that’s as a result of Brentford’s away document is woeful, with seven defeats and only one win within the Premier League thus far.

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I nonetheless suppose the Bees would possibly nick it, however as a substitute I’m going for Wolves to get some extent and produce a tiny little bit of Christmas cheer to Molineux, though I’m not certain how lengthy it is going to final.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Sampa the Nice’s prediction: Wolves have waited a very long time for a win however I really feel like they will take this one. 2-1

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 17:30

It’s usually a great recreation when these two sides meet however, going into it this time, I suppose each units of supporters are not sure how their crew will carry out.

At Tottenham, poor Thomas Frank is having a troublesome time of it.

He was so livid after their defeat at Nottingham Forest that he stated it appears like there’s a hurricane inside him.

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I can perceive why he’s so offended, as a result of Spurs have been so limp and provided so little in that recreation.

Should you have a look at the place they’re within the desk, eleventh, then they’re doing all proper however it’s their performances which are missing one thing. They’ve by no means actually discovered any fluency beneath Frank.

They did win their previous two house video games and Frank can cling on to that however, the way in which Spurs followers are, they’re in all probability considering: ‘It was solely in opposition to Brentford and Slavia Prague.’

Successful this recreation could be much more of an announcement.

Although Mohamed Salah has left for Afcon, there are nonetheless questions over Liverpool too.

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Brighton had their moments final week and it was not fully comfy for Arne Slot’s facet, though I assumed Hugo Ekitike was glorious.

Liverpool might have one other drawback at right-back as a result of Joe Gomez got here off injured in that recreation. Dominik Szoboszlai has been their finest participant, in midfield, so if he has to fit again in there, it could be a little bit of a blow.

I actually do not belief Spurs to show up, however I do not suppose you’ll be able to totally belief Liverpool once more both, particularly away from house within the Premier League.

Due to all of that, I am unable to again both of them to win it.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

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Sampa the Nice’s prediction: Each groups are beneath a little bit of stress for a win. 1-3

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Hill Dickinson Stadium, 20:00

Arsenal received very fortunate with the way in which they beat Wolves final outing, however is that the mark of champions, that they will discover a approach to recover from the road?

The Gunners have been ugly at occasions this season however they nonetheless get the job finished and it may be an analogous story right here.

I am unable to see them dropping this recreation however they might want to discover a approach to win it, in opposition to an Everton facet who’ve received 4 of their previous six matches.

What would possibly assist Mikel Arteta out is that a lot of the Merseysiders’ finest gamers may be lacking for this one.

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor and Jack Grealish are each damage doubts, whereas Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye are at Afcon with Senegal.

That is a stinker for Everton boss David Moyes, as a result of Ndiaye particularly is so influential – and he’s in my fantasy soccer crew too.

To be with out all 4 of them could be a large blow. I’m not a medical knowledgeable however, if Dewsbury-Corridor or Grealish have harm their hamstrings in any method, which is what has been reported, then there is no such thing as a method they are going to be match for Saturday.

Due to that, I’m going for a slender Arsenal win to make it a ‘Feliz Navidad’ [‘Merry Christmas’ in Spanish] for Arteta, together with his crew high of the league.

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Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Sampa the Nice’s prediction: Everton are going to shock folks. Arsenal solely simply beat Wolves, and this shall be shut too. 3-4

AI’s prediction: 1-2

If Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin had hit this run of type a bit of bit earlier, he would have been my vote for Sports activities Character of the Yr.

Calvert-Lewin has scored 4 objectives in 4 video games and his leap to attain in opposition to Brentford final week was unimaginable.

Honest play to Leeds boss Daniel Farke too. I’ve stated it earlier than, however I’m delighted for him.

He was written off a number of weeks in the past as not with the ability to handle within the Premier League and it felt as if some folks have been ready for him to be sacked. He has proved all of them incorrect.

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Leeds are at all times a handful at house and can relish the problem of getting one other good end result in opposition to Crystal Palace, however I can see this being a really shut contest.

Palace are the counter-attack kings and they’re particularly efficient away from house – they’ve received their previous three matches on the street and have one of the best away document within the Premier League this season with 5 wins, a draw and solely two defeats from eight video games thus far.

So, do I am going with the power of Leeds or again streetwise Palace?

I’m tempted to go together with Oliver Glasner’s facet to nick it however they’ve a Europa Convention League recreation to take care of on Thursday, which has stretched them prior to now.

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They will miss Ismaila Sarr, too, who has gone to Afcon with Senegal, so on that foundation I’m going for one more draw as a substitute.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Sampa the Nice’s prediction: Leeds to edge this – nearly! 3-2

AI’s prediction: 1-1

Sunday, 21 December

Manchester United are nonetheless a little bit of an oddity however they’re entertaining, you’d give them that. They’ve scored eight objectives of their previous two video games.

United have some kind of hoodoo over Villa, who’ve solely overwhelmed them in considered one of their previous 26 Premier League conferences – Unai Emery’s first recreation in cost, in November 2022.

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I normally suppose that kind of historical past in a fixture holds loads of weight on the subject of making my predictions.

However Aston Villa have already overwhelmed Arsenal this month, so why cannot they beat United? I feel they will.

Additionally, for Villa to have received 9 video games in a row is simply unbelievable.

I’m a dreamer in life, as you’ll all know, and I would like Emery to make it 10 wins in a row. Nothing in opposition to United, however I’m going for one more Villa victory.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

Sampa the Nice’s prediction: Villa are favourites right here, every part is working for them in the mean time and they’re going to have plenty of confidence. 3-2

AI’s prediction: 2-2

Monday, 22 December

Fulham are one other crew who I normally fancy to win at house, however they’ve been depleted by Afcon call-ups.

Samuel Chukwueze has been a extremely good affect participant not too long ago however Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey have been the heartbeat of Marco Silva’s facet this season, and all three shall be missed.

As for Nottingham Forest, they’re on hearth with six wins in eight video games in all competitions. Perhaps ‘Dyche-ball’ goes beneath the radar a bit, as a result of they’re doing very effectively.

Bassey received the winner on this fixture final season however, as I discussed, he’s not right here and this can be a very completely different Forest facet too.

I can see this being a really tight affair. I used to be searching for a motive to say my boyhood crew Forest will win, however Harry Wilson will rating for Fulham and so they cannot preserve a clear sheet, so it has 1-1 written throughout it.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Sampa the Nice’s prediction: This can be a excessive stakes recreation – a win could be huge for each groups. I hope there are extra objectives right here, too! 3-2

AI’s prediction: 2-1

How did Sutton do final week?

Chris received 4 right outcomes with no precise scores from the ten matches in week 16, giving him 40 factors.

The BBC readers fared higher, with 5 right outcomes and no precise scores for a complete of fifty factors, whereas Chris’s visitor, England gaming star Daniel ‘Stingray’ Ray, additionally received 5 right outcomes however with one precise rating, for a tally of 80 factors.

However, for the second successive week, the weekly win went to AI. It received seven right outcomes, with two precise scores, ending with 130 factors.

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Champions League

Sutton’s predictions: Sunderland v Newcastle

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

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

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

We noticed towards Arsenal how relentless Regis le Bris’s facet are. They bullied the Gunners, and it was superb to look at.

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

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

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

I really like the best way Eddie Howe units Newcastle up too, and he is a superb supervisor, however the Black Cats will take the bragging rights.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

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Sutton’s predictions: Brentford v Leeds

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

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

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

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

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s targets have made the distinction, and they’ll go into this sport stuffed with perception, and considering they have an actual likelihood.

Brentford are nonetheless favourites, although, as a result of their residence type is so good – with 5 wins, a draw and only one defeat below Keith Andrews up to now.

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

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

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

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Sutton’s predictions v England Gaming star Daniel ‘Stingray’ Ray

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Premier League predictionsSaturday, 13 December

Stamford Bridge, 15:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

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

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AI’s prediction: 2-0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sutton’s prediction: 2-2

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

AI’s prediction: 3-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

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

AI’s prediction: 1-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sutton’s prediction: 3-0

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

AI’s prediction: 3-0

Sunday, 14 December

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

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

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

AI’s prediction: 0-3

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

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

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AI’s prediction: 1-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

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

AI’s prediction: 1-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

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

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Gtech Group Stadium, 16:30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sutton’s prediction: 2-0

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

AI’s prediction: 2-2

Monday, 8 December

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

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

AI’s prediction: 2-0

How did Sutton do final week?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sutton’s predictions v DJ and producer Paige Tomlinson

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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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Sutton’s predictions v Tailenders host Felix White

by Soccer-News
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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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Premier League

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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