Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for the upcoming Premier League fixtures set to take place from Friday through the weekend.
The action kicks off on Friday night as Brighton host Chelsea at the Amex Stadium, with Sutton forecasting a 1-1 draw between the sides.
Saturday’s fixtures see Manchester City welcoming Newcastle United to the Etihad, where Sutton anticipates a narrow 2-1 victory for Pep Guardiola’s men. Arsenal are tipped to secure a 2-0 win over Leicester City, while Aston Villa are expected to edge Ipswich Town 2-1. Nottingham Forest and Fulham are predicted to settle for a 1-1 draw, with Southampton likely to fall 1-3 to Bournemouth. West Ham are poised for a 2-1 victory over Brentford, and Crystal Palace are backed to claim a 1-0 win against Everton.
Liverpool, who currently sit atop the Premier League table with a seven-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, are predicted to secure a comfortable 3-0 win against Wolves. Nottingham Forest and Chelsea round out the top four after 24 matches.
The weekend concludes with a blockbuster clash on Sunday evening as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United. Sutton predicts a 2-1 win for Erik ten Hag’s side, adding further intrigue to the Premier League title race and top-four battle.
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