Sutton's Premier League predictions v KSI & Tommy Fury
On Sunday, Arsenal will welcome Manchester City to their home field for a highly anticipated match between the top two teams from last season. However, there are concerns that injuries to Arsenal players may negatively impact their ability to compete against the reigning champions.
Chris Sutton, an expert in BBC Sport football, expressed his concern for Arsenal's future if Bukayo Saka is absent. He genuinely fears for their success. This situation they encounter will challenge their fortitude.
"Gabriel Martinelli is already out of the game due to injury, but if Saka is unable to play as well, will they still be able to pose a significant challenge to City? I have my doubts."
Sutton is forecasting the outcomes of every 380 match in the Premier League for this season once again, with different individuals taking part as guests.
The people he will be facing in the upcoming weekend matches are KSI, a YouTuber, and Tommy Fury, a boxer.
The duo will encounter each other inside the boxing ring during their upcoming match at the AO Arena in Manchester on October 14.
KSI, also known as Olajide Olatunji, is not only a boxer but also a passionate football player. The football team he plays with, Sidemen FC, engages in charitable matches against other famous personalities.
In their most recent game on September 9th, the Sidemen played against the YouTube All Stars at London Stadium in West Ham. The stadium was filled to capacity with 62,000 fans in attendance, and even more viewers watched the live stream online.
KSI typically participates in the midfield position, but for that particular match, he took on the role of goalkeeper since he was getting ready for his bout with Fury.
During an interview with BBC Sport, the individual mentioned that they were in a position where they perceived less risk of getting hurt, despite being tackled by IShowSpeed. Fortunately, no damage was inflicted.
I participate in seven-a-side matches with my friends in various locations, where I usually fill the midfield position because I am typically the most physically fit individual. I prefer to play as the central defensive midfielder, as this enables me to effectively clear up any loose balls or potential threats on our team's side of the field.
As a child, my abilities on the field were subpar, resulting in me frequently occupying the bench and sitting idle. However, I have since honed my skills and presently consider myself a proficient player.
In the past, I would view instructional YouTube content on imitating Ronaldinho's style of play. However, when I attempted to replicate his moves, I quickly recognized that my abilities fell vastly short of his caliber.
KSI supports Arsenal and has a positive outlook on their current progress.
He mentioned that he is quite pleased with our performance in this season. Though, there are a few injuries causing some concern, our Premier League form is still impressive.
Observing the recent defeat of City by Wolves has proved to be an advantage for us, nonetheless, I believe that there will be additional teams vying for the title as well. Tottenham and Liverpool appear to have a strong footing and even Aston Villa has shown some potential. The fight for the top position in the standings is definitely going to be fierce.
Fury stepped into his boots to lend a helping hand, representing the Rest of the World squad in their victorious 4-2 game against England in the Soccer Aid event at Old Trafford earlier this year.
Fury shared with BBC Sport that it was a splendid encounter. He disagrees with others who deemed his performance as poor. Fury believes he had excellent opportunities and could have even scored a few goals if he possessed superior ball skills.
I want to mention another memorable moment - I successfully executed a 'meg' on Jack Wilshere, and I want him to remember it forever. The whole thing was recorded too, and there's a fun video of me passing the ball through his legs!
It was exhilarating to spend a couple of days with individuals as remarkable as Usain Bolt before the match. Our entire group was extremely amicable and cordial, without any signs of arrogance, and this week was one of the most memorable experiences I have ever had.
As a child, playing was something I did frequently. Football was especially important to my grandad, as he had played for Mauritius back in the day. In fact, he was quite proficient - most likely skilled enough to play at a semi-professional level."
He made a strong effort to get me interested in football, and I even participated in school and a few youth teams. However, for some unknown reason, football just didn't capture my interest. Consequently, I ended up playing rugby instead.
I always did boxing anyway, and I also participated in other sports on the side. However, when I was about 13 years old, I decided to focus solely on boxing.
Fury hails from Salford and shows his support for his area's football team, Manchester United. "Whilst I'm not the biggest football enthusiast, my loyalty will always be with United. It's only natural - I spent my childhood just 10 minutes away from the stadium, so it's ingrained in me."
It was truly a magical moment to perform at Old Trafford, being watched by a crowd of 70,000 individuals. This is a rare opportunity that is not granted to many, and I felt overwhelmed by the experience.
My desire to play football has been reignited. During our training camp for this upcoming match, we have been casually playing on the field in our free time. If I am given the opportunity to participate in Soccer Aid again next year, I am certain that I will score a goal.
Chris Sutton, Tommy Fury, and KSI had a chat with Chris Bevan from BBC Sport.
If you make a right guess in a game, be it a win, draw, or loss, you'll obtain 10 score points. However, guessing the precise score can give you a whopping 40 points.
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Luton Vs. Tottenham: Early Kickoff Today
The Hatters might have felt disappointed following their loss to Burnley on Tuesday, especially after their success against Everton last weekend.
It would have been a big deal for Rob Edwards' team to win twice in a row, but even if they only tied, they would have maintained an undefeated streak in three league games and given themselves a starting point for the future.
It seems unlikely that they will win against Tottenham, who are currently performing impressively and generating numerous opportunities. My prediction is that Ange Postecoglou will maintain his impressive beginning.
KSI has made a forecast stating that he believes Luton is going to suffer a defeat. He is anticipating a major victory for Spurs, despite not necessarily desiring for this outcome. KSI pointed out that Luton's defence hasn't been performing exceptionally, and even though they have been able to score some goals during their recent matches, he doubts that they will be able to prevent Spurs from scoring. Therefore, he expects that the final score will be 0-4.
Tommy's forecast: Since my boss is a supporter of Tottenham, I have to choose them in this scenario. My prediction for the score is 1-2.
These two groups aim to strengthen their performance after receiving some necessary good outcomes in the current week. However, their predicted actions are uncertain.
After a streak of losses, Chelsea managed to secure a victory against Fulham during their Monday match. However, the real challenge lies in whether they can continue their winning streak and maintain a level of consistency throughout the league.
Lately, the Blues have struggled with scoring goals, which made it crucial for them that Mykhailo Mudryk finally scored against Fulham.
Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, recently discussed the additional practice sessions he had with Mudryk after experiencing difficulties scoring goals. These training sessions included a confidence-building exercise known as the 'crossbar challenge.' The results were positive, and the team is eagerly anticipating Mudryk's fitness for the upcoming match against Burnley.
I believe that the Clarets have been performing well recently, and their triumph over Luton on Tuesday was not a surprise to me. It seems that they worked hard for this win, especially considering their difficult beginning to the season.
The team led by Vincent Kompany has been defeated in the four games they have played at Turf Moor until now, so getting a single point in the upcoming match would be a positive achievement. My intuition tells me that it's highly likely the game will end in a draw.
According to KSI, Chelsea is expected to succeed with a narrow victory, particularly with the return of Nicolas Jackson from his suspension. After his recent scoring in the Carabao Cup last week, he should be brimming with confidence which could boost his performance. KSI's prediction is that Chelsea will win 2-0.
According to Tommy, Chelsea should win this particular game without a doubt! He predicts that the score will be 0-2.
I believe that Bournemouth is having some trouble this season. They have been in the lead during three matches but have failed to secure a victory in any of them. Additionally, they are conceding a high number of goals.
I receive a lot of criticism from supporters of Cherries because I never foretell their victory, but I have a rationale behind it. Up until now, they haven't managed to secure a win in this season, which indicates that my forecasts have been accurate.
I am fond of Dominic Solanke since he has achieved three goals and is the leading scorer of the team. However, I am uncertain about the offensive strategy of Andoni Iraola's squad.
It's clear that Everton is also having a hard time, especially after their loss to Luton at home last weekend. However, I believe they will bounce back and show improvement in their upcoming match.
Sean Dyche's team may be feeling uneasy as they have suffered four consecutive losses at Goodison Park. I am uncertain that they will be able to score goals easily, but I believe they will be able to prevent further defeats.
According to KSI, it's hard to gauge Everton's performance as they can switch from being great to bad quickly. However, he has chosen to support them in this particular scenario and predicts their score will be 2-1.
Tommy believes that Everton is currently finding it difficult to perform well, which is why he thinks that Bournemouth will have an edge and will win the match with a score of 0-1.
Fulham Versus Sheffield United
Despite being at the bottom of the table, Sheffield United can find some solace in the fact that they didn't suffer a crushing defeat against West Ham like they did against Newcastle.
I'm finding it difficult to envision the Blades coming away with a win in this match. Even though Fulham's performance has been inconsistent this season and they have a low scoring record, I have Raul Jimenez in my Fantasy team and I trust that he will come through.
KSI's insight: I sensed Sheffield United were quite humiliated after the mishap they experienced against Newcastle. Hence, they will certainly reinforce their defensive strategy. The outcome is probably going to be a tie - 1-1.
Tommy's forecast: I reckon that the Blades will win 2-3 because my nutritionist, Greg, is originally from Sheffield.
Man Utd Vs Brentford
I didn't do well with my predictions last weekend. Jazzie Zonzolo, my guest, proved me wrong by predicting that Crystal Palace would win 1-0 at the Old Trafford. Moreover, Galatasaray won there during midweek, and I did not anticipate that either.
You might be curious about when Erik ten Hag is going to face greater pressure, and losing more points in this match will definitely not be beneficial for him.
The only thing that might make Manchester United fans feel a little better is the good performance of Rasmus Hojlund as a forward player, but personally, I am not satisfied with their recently acquired goalkeeper, Andre Onana.
Up until now, he hasn't performed as well as David de Gea. Although he surpasses him in terms of his footwork, I'm also intrigued by how he handles the ball with his hands and he must improve in that area.
In the past few weeks, Brentford hasn't shown much enthusiasm, however, they will have a solid game plan and will be difficult to defeat. They'll try to catch United off-guard by using counter-attacks as much as they can.
In my opinion, United won't be able to prevent the opposing team from scoring, but there are chances of some remarkable performances from certain players that could lead them to a victory. My bet is on Hojlund to be the game changer.
According to KSI, Manchester United is not doing so well - what a shame! Although Brentford had a good start to the season, their performance has declined a bit. Therefore, KSI thinks the match will end in a tie with both teams scoring two goals each.
Tommy thinks that United will win this game even though they lost in the middle of the week. He predicts that they will score two goals and their opponents will score one goal.
Crystal Palace Vs. Nottingham Forest
It appears as though both teams are quite balanced and formidable opponents, which is a good thing. However, I am uncertain if they possess a strong enough ability to score goals.
Crystal Palace won't have the services of Eberechi Eze, who is out due to injury, and this will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the team's performance. It's highly unlikely that the Eagles will be able to secure a victory without him.
KSI's forecast: To be honest, I don't think there will be any goals scored in this match. It could be quite dull. The score might end up being 0-0.
Tommy's forecast: Morgan Gibbs-White, a friend of mine, is a member of Forest's team and he's a great person. As a result, I'll be supporting him and I anticipate Forest securing a victory. I believe the score will be 0-2.
Brighton Vs Liverpool
Brighton allowed six goals in their previous match and I reckon Liverpool will be able to exploit their weaknesses on the sides of the field.
It seems like Mohamed Salah is playing exceptionally well nowadays. However, if Liverpool doesn't emerge as the victor in this match, it's possible they may demand a rematch, isn't it?
I am fond of Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Red's football team. However, if such incident takes place, it would make football a complete joke. It would prompt every team to seek for a replay in case of any disagreement on decision made against them, which is completely absurd.
It's true that Liverpool had some bad luck in their game against Tottenham, especially with the unjust decision to cancel Luis Diaz's goal. However, the team also needs to own up to their mistakes in getting red cards for both Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota. To be honest, I'm confused as to why they decided to protest against Jones' disqualification.
On Thursday, the Seagulls had a match in Marseille and we haven't had the chance to witness how they will be impacted by playing in European football this season yet.
Indeed, they emerged victorious against Bournemouth just a few days subsequent to their confrontation with AEK Athens in the previous month, nonetheless, this upcoming challenge is considerably more challenging.
Last season, Brighton achieved two victories over Liverpool at the Amex Stadium, winning 3-0 in the league and 2-1 in the FA Cup. However, this year's Liverpool team has undergone significant changes, particularly in midfield. Despite this, I am confident that Alexis Mac Allister will excel on his former home turf and that Brighton will emerge victorious.
According to KSI's forecast, there will be a lot of goals in the upcoming game. Brighton has a history of scoring many goals, but their defense suffered in their previous match against Villa. Similarly, Liverpool has also shown vulnerability in their defensive line. Thus, KSI believes that the game will be filled with a plethora of goals, and his prediction for the score stands at 3-4.
West Ham Vs Newcastle
A few weeks ago, my buddy Charlie Adam made an appearance on the Monday Night Club and expressed his doubts about Newcastle's chances of scoring a point in their Champions League group. However, the team has exceeded expectations and performed even better than anticipated.
The victory against Paris St-Germain on Wednesday was a remarkable achievement, and the team managed by Eddie Howe is currently performing exceptionally well.
On Thursday, West Ham played against Freiburg in Europe, so it remains to be seen how they performed. This match has the potential to be an exciting one.
The Hammers have also kicked off their season on a good note and are ranked higher than Newcastle in the standings. It seems like it will be a tight match, but I'm leaning towards the squad that has been performing exceptionally well lately.
KSI expects that these two groups share a lot of similarities. They both have strong defensive strategies and are difficult to beat. Despite Newcastle having more ball possession, West Ham is not concerned with that. They intend to sit back and absorb the pressure. Although Newcastle desires to gain some inspiration from anywhere, the game could end in a goalless draw.
Tommy made a forecast stating that he saw Newcastle triumph against Paris St-Germain and their performance was exceptional. Based on their current form, he predicts that they will achieve a massive victory. Specifically, he foresees that they will win with a score of 0-8.
Wolves Vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa is performing impressively, whereas Wolves caused a shock by defeating Manchester City in their last game.
Both teams are expected to have good coordination instead of being aggressively attacking, so it is unlikely there will be seven goals scored in this match. However, I have a hunch that Villa will emerge as the winners, and it won't be surprising if Ollie Watkins scores at least one of their goals.
According to KSI's foresight, an increased number of goals are expected in this match with a predicted score of 2-3.
Arsenal Vs. Man City At 4:30 PM
Even though Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka won't be playing for Arsenal, they still have the potential to pose a threat. However, their chances of winning would be higher if they were able to play at their best in this match.
The team of the city has a shortage of players, and their forward named Erling Haaland has not been performing well lately with only one goal in the previous four matches. However, I wouldn't underestimate his abilities.
Despite not getting a good game from City, they have a strong will and I think they will surprise Arsenal with an unexpected blow. Despite losing twice last week, they won't have many more losses this season.
According to KSI, when we played City in the Community Shield previously, we performed well defensively and were able to thwart Haaland, who is a key player for City. This is an effective way to nullify City's entire team. Our main objective should be to prevent Haaland from receiving the ball and creating scoring opportunities. In terms of possession, both teams may be evenly matched. However, considering that Rodri is absent, we could potentially emerge victorious and even find it relatively comfortable to win with a scoreline of 2-0.
KSI is confident in Arsenal's ability to win the title despite some players being injured early on in the season. He believes Tottenham is the team that poses the greatest threat because they don't have to worry about playing in Europe and can focus solely on the Premier League. There seem to be many injuries happening to players at top clubs this season, which means playing fewer games could be advantageous. With longer games and more stoppage time, the strain on the squad is even greater.
Tommy believes that City will win the game against Arsenal. The reason for his prediction is related to KSI's affiliation with the Arsenal team. Tommy does not have anything against Arsenal supporters, but he hopes they do not win due to KSI's association with them. Tommy predicts that City will win with a score of 1-4.
Sutton's Performance Last Week?
Sutton waited for a significant amount of time to achieve a victorious outcome. However, they managed to attain two triumphs within a short interval of time.
Over the weekend, he managed to accurately predict the outcome of four out of 10 matches in week seven. Furthermore, he correctly guessed the exact score for two of those matches, totaling up to 100 points. This resulted in his victory over Sumotherhood celebrity Jazzie Zonzolo, who also accurately predicted four matches but with only one exact score, giving him a total of 70 points.
Sutton made an accurate prediction that Burnley would win against Luton with a score of 2-1 on Tuesday. The match was originally scheduled for the second week, but was rescheduled. This earned him an additional 40 points.
The special guest for the week was Anish Kumar, who works as a DJ and producer. He had predicted that the football team Clarets would win by a score of 2-0, and his prediction came true, earning him a total of 10 points.
Before the game began, the score was 90-90. As a result, Sutton won with a total score of 130-100.
What Was Your Result?
You outperformed Chris and Jazzie in week seven with five accurate predictions, albeit only by a small margin.
You were caught off guard - a mere 14% had predicted Palace's victory over Manchester United, 8% had hoped for Wolves to triumph over Manchester City, and only 7% had bet on Luton's victory at Goodison Park.
You made a correct prediction about the outcome of the Forest vs Brentford match. The result was extremely close, but you were right. Out of all the predictions, 37% of people believed that Forest would win at home, while 38% of people thought that the match would end in a draw, which was the closest to the actual result.
But you didn't predict Burnley's triumph at Kenilworth Road like Chris and Anish did. Only 37% of you chose the Clarets to win, while 45% believed that the Hatters would triumph.
Forecasting the results of a game can be based on the poll results that have the greatest percentage of votes per match. The choices are either to win, draw, or lose.
