Former Chelsea and England striker Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for an eventful Premier League weekend, highlighting several closely contested fixtures and potential turning points as the season approaches its midpoint. Writing in his regular column for BBC Sport, Sutton has tipped Newcastle United to edge Chelsea in the early kick-off on Saturday, forecasting a narrow 2–1 victory for the Magpies at St James’ Park.
Sutton believes the clash in the North East could pile further pressure on both teams, with Newcastle aiming to maintain momentum at home and Chelsea seeking consistency after an uneven run of form. The former forward also expects a high-quality stalemate in North London, predicting Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool to settle for a draw in what promises to be one of the standout matches of the weekend.
Elsewhere, Sutton has backed Manchester City to continue their strong home form, tipping Pep Guardiola’s side to overcome West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium. He also foresees Arsenal grinding out a hard-fought away win at Everton, underlining the Gunners’ resilience as they push for points on the road.
On Sunday evening, Sutton expects Aston Villa to assert their strength at home, predicting a comfortable win over Manchester United. He suggests Villa’s organisation and attacking threat could prove too much for Erik ten Hag’s side under the lights.
Here are Chris Sutton’s full Premier League predictions for the weekend:
- Newcastle United 2–1 Chelsea
- Bournemouth 2–0 Burnley
- Brighton 1–0 Sunderland
- Manchester City 3–1 West Ham United
- Wolves 1–1 Brentford
- Tottenham Hotspur 1–1 Liverpool
- Everton 0–1 Arsenal
- Leeds United 1–1 Crystal Palace
- Aston Villa 2–0 Manchester United
- Fulham 1–1 Nottingham Forest
Premier League Matchday 17: Fixtures and Kick-Off Times
Saturday
- 1:30 p.m.: Newcastle United vs Chelsea
- 4:00 p.m.: Wolves vs Brentford
- 4:00 p.m.: Manchester City vs West Ham United
- 4:00 p.m.: Brighton vs Sunderland
- 4:00 p.m.: Bournemouth vs Burnley
- 6:30 p.m.: Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
- 9:00 p.m.: Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
- 9:00 p.m.: Everton vs Arsenal
Sunday
- 5:30 p.m.: Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Monday
- 9:00 p.m.: Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
With crucial points at stake across the league, Sutton’s predictions point to a weekend of fine margins, intense rivalries, and potentially significant implications for the Premier League table.
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