Sutton predicts Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea, Everton 1-1 Man Utd EPL weekend
Former Chelsea star Chris Sutton predicted Premier League scores for the September 5-6, 2026 weekend via BBC Sport, forecasting Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea at Emirates Stadium, Everton 1-1 Manchester United at Goodison Park, and Ipswich Town 1-2 Liverpool on Friday night.
Other predictions included Newcastle United 2-1 Bournemouth (Saturday afternoon), Manchester City 3-0 Coventry City at Etihad Stadium (Saturday evening), Hull City 0-2 Aston Villa (home), plus Brentford 1-1 Sunderland, Nottingham Forest 1-1 Tottenham, Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace, and Brighton 2-1 Leeds United.
For Nigeria's massive EPL audience - where matches draw huge viewership and spark nationwide debates - these predictions shape weekend viewing plans. The Arsenal-Chelsea London derby carries extra weight given both clubs' Nigerian fanbases and Sutton's Chelsea background making his Arsenal-favored prediction noteworthy.
While these are speculative forecasts, fans might use them to prioritize which matches to watch live versus catch via highlights. Consider tuning in for Arsenal-Chelsea (predicted 3-1 Arsenal) and Everton-Man Utd (predicted 1-1 draw) if interested in Sutton's outlook, but remember football's unpredictability means enjoying the spectacle matters most regardless of final scores.