Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for an action-packed Premier League weekend, tipping Newcastle United to edge past Chelsea in Saturday’s early kick-off at St James’ Park.
Writing on BBC Sport, Sutton forecasted a 2-1 victory for Newcastle, a result that could increase pressure on both teams as the season reaches its midpoint.
The former England international also expects Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool to share the spoils in North London, while backing Manchester City to overcome West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium.
Sutton predicts Arsenal will secure a narrow away win at Everton, and believes Aston Villa will prove too strong for Manchester United on Sunday evening.
Sutton’s full predictions:
- 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 & Kick-off Times
Saturday:
- 1:30 p.m.: Newcastle United vs Chelsea
- 4 p.m.: Wolves vs Brentford
- 4 p.m.: Manchester City vs West Ham United
- 4 p.m.: Brighton vs Sunderland
- 4 p.m.: Bournemouth vs Burnley
- 6:30 p.m.: Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
- 9 p.m.: Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
- 9 p.m.: Everton vs Arsenal
Sunday:
- 5:30 p.m.: Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Monday:
- 9 p.m.: Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
