Sutton also expects the Premier League clash between Fulham and Manchester United at the Cottage to end in a score draw.
By Kehinde Okeowo
British commentator and former Chelsea star Chris Sutton has forecasted that Premier League champions Arsenal and 2025/26 runners-up Manchester City will win their fixtures this weekend.
He made his Premier League Matchweek 5 predictions on Thursday in his weekly BBC Sport column.
According to the ex-striker, Arsenal will edge their game 2–1 against high-flying Brighton on Saturday at the American Express Stadium.
He also expects Man City to beat visiting Sunderland by the same scoreline in their fixture scheduled for the Etihad Stadium.
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On the Friday night kick-off, Sutton said Brentford will play out a 2–2 draw against West London rivals Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium.
He went on to suggest that Tottenham Hotspur will suffer a 2–1 home defeat, while Fulham will hold Manchester United to a 2–2 draw on Sunday at Craven Cottage.
Below are Sutton’s full predictions:
Friday
Brentford 2–2 Chelsea
Saturday
Tottenham 1–2 Aston Villa
Brighton 1–2 Arsenal
Everton 1–0 Ipswich Town
Newcastle United 1–1 Hull City
Nottingham Forest 2–0 Coventry City
Sunday
Bournemouth 1–1 Liverpool
Leeds United 2–0 Crystal Palace
Man City 2–1 Sunderland
Fulham 2–2 Man United
