Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has shared his Premier League predictions for this weekend’s matches, offering his views on some big fixtures. The former England international made his picks in his regular column on BBC Sport, focusing on key games involving title chasers and top-six sides.
At Elland Road, Sutton believes Arsenal will edge Leeds United in a tight contest, predicting a narrow 1-0 win for the Gunners. He also expects Chelsea to make good use of home advantage at Stamford Bridge, tipping the Blues to beat West Ham United 2-1 in a London derby.
Looking at other fixtures, Sutton sees Liverpool claiming a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at Anfield. He also backs Manchester City to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away from home, while predicting Manchester United will overcome Fulham 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Elsewhere, Sutton expects draws in the Wolves vs Bournemouth and Brighton vs Everton games. He also tips wins for Aston Villa against Brentford, Nottingham Forest over Crystal Palace, and Sunderland to edge Burnley. Overall, the predictions suggest a weekend of close games and few big scorelines.
