Premier League opening weekend predictions: Chris Sutton vs Tom Grennan

INLIBER Sport expert Chris Sutton narrowly missed out on a third straight prediction title last season after a final-week defeat left him second overall, behind his guest and ahead of thousands of readers.

This year, Sutton returns to predict all 380 Premier League matches, challenged by singer Tom Grennan and AI. A correct result earns 10 points, an exact score 40 points, with fan predictions tallied for comparison.

Singer Tom Grennan, a devoted Coventry City supporter whose new album Everywhere I Went Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be releases on Friday, joins Sutton for this opening round. AI forecasts come from Microsoft Copilot Chat.

Friday, 15 August

Liverpool vs Bournemouth

• Venue: Anfield, 20:00 BST

Despite defensive concerns and squad changes, Sutton expects champions Liverpool to edge Bournemouth in an open game.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-1

Tom’s prediction: 2-0

AI’s prediction: 3-0

Saturday, 16 August

Aston Villa vs Newcastle

• Venue: Villa Park, 12:30 BST

Villa, buoyed by Unai Emery, host a Newcastle side missing key striker Alexander Isak.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Tom’s prediction: 1-2

AI’s prediction: 2-2

Brighton vs Fulham

• Venue: Amex Stadium, 15:00 BST

Brighton’s attacking creativity under Fabian Hurzeler makes them slight favourites over a solid Fulham side.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

Tom’s prediction: 1-0

AI’s prediction: 2-1

West Ham vs Sunderland

• Venue: Stadium of Light, 15:00 BST

Newly promoted Sunderland are reshaped, but West Ham’s experience may prevail.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Tom’s prediction: 0-2

AI’s prediction: 0-3

Tottenham vs Burnley

• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 15:00 BST

Thomas Frank’s Spurs should have enough to dominate newly promoted Burnley.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-0

Tom’s prediction: 1-0

AI’s prediction: 2-0

Wolves vs Manchester City

• Venue: Molineux, 17:30 BST

City face a test without Rodri but remain favourites to outscore a well-organised Wolves.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

Tom’s prediction: 0-3

AI’s prediction: 1-3

Sunday, 17 August

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

• Venue: Stamford Bridge, 14:00 BST

Chelsea’s depth may be enough to break down Oliver Glasner’s balanced Palace side.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Tom’s prediction: 1-1

AI’s prediction: 2-0

Nottingham Forest vs Brentford

• Venue: City Ground, 14:00 BST

Forest’s momentum at home edges out a Bees side adapting to life without key attackers.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-0

Tom’s prediction: 2-1

AI’s prediction: 1-1

Manchester United vs Arsenal

• Venue: Old Trafford, 16:30 BST

A tight contest expected, with Arsenal’s new forward pairing slightly favoured at Old Trafford.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-2

Tom’s prediction: 1-0

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Monday, 18 August

Leeds vs Everton

• Venue: Elland Road, 20:00 BST

Leeds’ attacking threat meets Everton under Moyes, but a draw seems the likeliest outcome.

Sutton’s prediction: 1-1

Tom’s prediction: 1-1

AI’s prediction: 1-2

Chris Sutton returns to the prediction game with new challengers in singer Tom Grennan and AI, setting the stage for an engaging Premier League season opener.

This topic was reported by BBC Sport.

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