Former Chelsea striker and Chris Sutton has released his score predictions for the upcoming Premier League Week 17 fixtures. Sutton’s forecast suggests a fruitful weekend for the title frontrunners, Arsenal and Manchester City, while predicting significant setbacks for Chelsea and Manchester United.
Sutton expects Arsenal to maintain their position at the top of the table with a narrow 1–0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park. He noted that despite a “lucky” win against Wolves previously, Mikel Arteta’s side continues to find ways to grind out results. Similarly, he tips Manchester City to comfortably dispatch West Ham United with a 3–1 scoreline at the Etihad Stadium.
The pundit has predicted a difficult Saturday for his former employers. He expects Newcastle United to edge out Chelsea 2–1 at St. James’ Park, citing the Magpies’ strength at home. Furthermore, Sutton has forecast a 2–0 defeat for Manchester United at Villa Park, as Unai Emery’s Aston Villa continue their impressive surge toward the top four.
Sutton’s Full Week 17 Predictions
| Fixture | Prediction |
| Newcastle vs. Chelsea | 2–1 |
| Aston Villa vs. Man United | 2–0 |
| Man City vs. West Ham | 3–1 |
| Everton vs. Arsenal | 0–1 |
| Tottenham vs. Liverpool | 1–1 |
| Bournemouth vs. Burnley | 2–0 |
| Brighton vs. Sunderland | 1–0 |
| Wolves vs. Brentford | 1–1 |
| Leeds United vs. Crystal Palace | 1–1 |
| Fulham vs. Nottm Forest | 1–1 |
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