Renowned football analyst Chris Sutton has released his latest Premier League forecasts for the upcoming Matchweek 27 fixtures, including a highly anticipated Monday night clash. The action kicks off on Saturday, February 21, as Chelsea welcomes Burnley to Stamford Bridge, followed by a heavyweight encounter at the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City hosts Newcastle United. The focus shifts on Sunday to the fierce North London Derby between Tottenham Hotspur and title-chasing Arsenal, alongside a meeting between top-flight newcomers Sunderland and Fulham.
Sutton’s predictions highlight the escalating pressure at both ends of the table. While Arsenal seeks to maintain their lead at the summit, Tottenham finds themselves in the unusual position of fighting a relegation battle. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s trip to Goodison Park on Monday evening rounds out a schedule that could significantly alter the current standings. Sutton provided these projections to Sportskeeda, notably backing Mikel Arteta’s men to secure a dominant victory away from home.
“Aston Villa 2-1 Leeds United. Brentford 1-0 Brighton & Hove Albion. Chelsea 2-0 Burnley. West Ham United 1-1 Bournemouth. Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle United. Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool. Crystal Palace 2-1 Wolves. Sunderland 1-1 Fulham. Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Arsenal. Everton 1-1 Manchester United,” Sutton noted in his analysis.
The former Premier League winner expects Manchester City to keep pace with the leaders by dispatching Newcastle with a 3-1 victory, further tightening the race for the trophy. His most striking prediction remains the 3-0 scoreline in favor of the Gunners at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a result that would deepen Spurs’ survival concerns. For Manchester United, Sutton anticipates a tactical stalemate against an Everton side that remains notoriously difficult to beat in the hostile atmosphere of Goodison Park.
As the 2025/26 season enters its final 12 matches, these predictions underscore a weekend defined by high stakes. Liverpool remains the favorite to navigate a tricky trip to the City Ground, while Crystal Palace and Aston Villa aim for crucial home wins to boost their European aspirations. Supporters across the globe now wait to see if Sutton’s insights translate into reality as the Premier League drama unfolds over the next 72 hours.
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