Sutton also backed Aston Villa to record their first win of the season against high-flying Hull City at the MKM Stadium.
By Kehinde Okeowo
British commentator and former striker Chris Sutton has predicted that the English Premier League (EPL) champions Arsenal will beat their London rivals, Chelsea, 3-1 when they clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
He made this known on Thursday while forecasting all the week-three fixtures of the English league on BBC Sport.
According to the former Chelsea star, Ipswich Town, who host Liverpool on Friday night, will lose the encounter 2-1.
On Saturday afternoon, Sutton foresees Newcastle United edging their tie with Bournemouth at St James’ Park 2-1.
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He further said Manchester City will make it three wins from three by thumping Coventry City 3-0 on Saturday evening at the Etihad Stadium, while Aston Villa will beat Hull City 2-0 to earn their first victory of the season.
On Sunday, he predicted that Everton will hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at the Hill Dickson Stadium.
Below are Sutton’s full predictions:
Friday
Ipswich Town 1-2 Liverpool
Saturday
Newcastle United 2-1 Bournemouth
Brentford 1-1 Sunderland
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Tottenham
Manchester City 3-0 Coventry
Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace
Brighton 2-1 Leeds United
Hull City 0-2 Aston Villa
Sunday
Everton 1-1 Manchester United
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
