Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has released his highly anticipated predictions for the upcoming Premier League Matchday 17. He foresees a challenging weekend ahead for many top clubs. Notably, Sutton tips Newcastle United to secure a narrow home win against his former club, Chelsea, at St James’ Park.
Key Premier League Matchday 17 Predictions
Writing for BBC Sport, Sutton predicts a 2-1 victory for Newcastle in Saturday’s early kick-off. This outcome would intensify pressure on both teams as the season approaches its halfway point.
The former England international also forecasts a draw between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in North London. He backs Manchester City to overcome West Ham United comfortably at the Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal, according to Sutton, will grind out a slim away win at Everton. Furthermore, he believes Aston Villa will prove too strong for Manchester United in Sunday evening’s encounter.
Chris Sutton’s Full Matchday 17 Score Predictions
Newcastle United 2-1 Chelsea
Bournemouth 2-0 Burnley
Brighton 1-0 Sunderland
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham United
Wolves 1-1 Brentford
Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Liverpool
Everton 0-1 Arsenal
Leeds United 1-1 Crystal Palace
Aston Villa 2-0 Manchester United
Fulham 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Premier League Matchday 17 Fixtures
Saturday
1:30 p.m. (WAT): Newcastle United vs Chelsea
4 p.m. (WAT): Wolves vs Brentford
4 p.m. (WAT): Manchester City vs West Ham United
4 p.m. (WAT): Brighton vs Sunderland
4 p.m. (WAT): Bournemouth vs Burnley
6:30 p.m. (WAT): Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
9 p.m. (WAT): Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
9 p.m. (WAT): Everton vs Arsenal
Sunday
5:30 p.m. (WAT): Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Monday
9 p.m. (WAT): Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
