Chris Sutton backs Chelsea to beat Man Utd 3-1, Arsenal to edge Liverpool at Anfield in EPL weekend predictions
Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has released his Premier League matchday nine predictions via BBC Sport, and the headlines are spicy: Chelsea to beat Manchester United 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and Arsenal to snatch a 0-1 win at Anfield against Liverpool on Sunday. Sutton also tips Newcastle to fall 1-2 to Everton on Monday night, while Manchester City should handle Brighton 3-1 at home.
For Nigerian fans planning viewing parties or accumulator slips, the key fixtures kick off Saturday afternoon with Chelsea vs United, followed by Tottenham vs Crystal Palace and City vs Brighton in the evening. Sunday's blockbuster is Liverpool vs Arsenal at 5:30pm Nigerian time, with Newcastle vs Everton closing the round Monday at 9pm. Broadcast details: SuperSport and DStv carry all matches live.
Sutton's full slate: Bournemouth 1-1 Leeds, Brentford 1-1 Forest, Coventry 0-1 Sunderland, Hull 1-2 Ipswich, Villa 3-1 Fulham. The Coventry vs Sunderland and Hull vs Ipswich picks are Championship fixtures—useful if you follow the second tier.
Context: Sutton's Chelsea bias is no secret, but his Anfield prediction backs Arsenal's current form over Liverpool's home fortress. United's away fragility under Ten Hag makes the 3-1 scoreline plausible. Everton's resilience under Moyes could trouble Newcastle at St James' Park.
Match times and TV channels not specified in source—confirm on SuperSport schedule. Will you back Sutton's Arsenal upset at Anfield, or trust Liverpool's home record?