Sutton vs. Amfo & Stephens: Premier League Predictions for the Weekend
As the Premier League season heats up, BBC Sport's Chris Sutton is back with his weekly predictions, this time facing off against Clara Amfo and Jordan Stephens, hosts of the popular BBC Sounds show "Make Me A Mixtape." With the second round of fixtures upon us, there’s a lot to look forward to as these football experts and enthusiasts share their insights on the upcoming matches.
First up, Aston Villa is set to host Arsenal at Villa Park on Saturday evening. Last season, Villa managed to get the better of Arsenal in both encounters, raising questions about whether they could disrupt the Gunners' title ambitions again. Sutton is intrigued, noting, "Aston Villa did the double over Arsenal last season. But Mikel Arteta has been pulling out all the stops, even hiring pickpockets to keep his team on their toes. Imagine if one of his players actually caught the pickpockets in the act!" Despite this, Sutton predicts a narrow 1-2 victory for Arsenal, suggesting that Arteta’s side might edge out Villa this time.
Moving to the Amex Stadium, Brighton's clash with Manchester United promises to be another fascinating encounter. Sutton reflects on Brighton’s surprise victory over Everton and praises their new manager Fabian Hurzeler for a strong start. He predicts a 1-1 draw, while Clara Amfo leans towards a 1-3 win for United. Jordan Stephens, on the other hand, is less certain, opting for a 2-2 draw, expressing some skepticism about Brighton’s consistency.
At Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace will face West Ham. Sutton notes that Palace’s recent performance, despite a loss to Brentford, was impressive under new manager Oliver Glasner. He anticipates a 2-2 draw here, aligning with Clara’s prediction. However, Jordan believes West Ham will secure a 1-3 win, given the new managerial boost under Julen Lopetegui.
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Fulham’s game against Leicester at Craven Cottage also attracts attention. Sutton predicts a 2-0 win for Fulham, citing their solid home form. Clara agrees but with a tighter 2-1 margin, while Jordan goes for a more optimistic 4-0, showing his enthusiasm for high-scoring games.
Over at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City will look to continue their dominance against Ipswich. Sutton expects a commanding 4-0 victory for City, noting their impressive start to the season. Clara’s prediction is a 2-1 win for City, while Jordan thinks Ipswich might score, settling for a 4-1 prediction in favor of City.
St Mary's Stadium will see Southampton take on Nottingham Forest. Sutton’s prediction is a narrow 0-1 win for Forest, reflecting his belief that Forest might surprise with a victory. Clara forecasts a 2-0 win for Southampton, and Jordan feels the game will end in a 1-1 draw, reflecting his view of a tight contest.
At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs will face Everton. Sutton foresees a 3-1 win for Spurs, given their need to bounce back after missed opportunities against Leicester. Clara’s prediction is a 2-1 win for Spurs, while Jordan, humorously optimistic, predicts a 17-0 win for Everton, although he settles on a more realistic 3-0 Spurs win.
Finally, the weekend will wrap up with a high-profile clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Villa Park. Sutton’s prediction for this match is a close 1-2 victory for Arsenal, suggesting that Arteta’s side will manage to pickpocket a win. Clara anticipates a 2-2 draw, while Jordan believes Arsenal will learn from last season’s mistakes and secure a 0-2 win.
The weekend’s fixtures offer plenty of excitement and intrigue, with various predictions reflecting the ongoing drama and passion of the Premier League. As the season progresses, these matchups will undoubtedly add more twists and turns to the title race and relegation battles alike.
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