Manchester City is set to play Liverpool, hoping to recover from recent losses.
Chris Sutton, a football expert, believes City is feeling hurt and frustrated after their recent loss to Feyenoord. He wonders if they can match Liverpool’s energy and intensity. Sutton used to think City was unbeatable, but now he sees them as just an average team.
Sutton is making predictions for all Premier League games this season. For week 13, he is joined by boxer Sunny Edwards, a Chelsea fan. Fans can share their own predictions for the games.
Edwards, a former world champion, is preparing for a fight in Birmingham. He will face Galal Yafai for the WBC interim world flyweight title. Fans can listen to the fight preview on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Edwards grew up in Croydon and has always been a Chelsea supporter. He recalls how his room was filled with Chelsea memorabilia. His favorite players have changed over the years, but he still feels a strong connection to the team.
He remembers feeling upset when Chelsea lost the Champions League final in 2008. Although he tries to catch games when he can, boxing takes up most of his weekends now.
Edwards believes Chelsea is having a better season than last year. He thinks Cole Palmer is currently the best player in the Premier League. He was excited to see Palmer’s first start and hopes he gets more chances with the national team.
While training for his fight, Edwards also supports a local team, North Solihull Athletic. He praises their manager for turning the team around and winning several games in a row.
Edwards enjoys playing EA Sports FC during his training. He has played many matches online and is proud of his team’s ranking.
Sutton and Edwards shared their thoughts with BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan. They discussed their predictions for upcoming games, including Southampton’s struggles and Leicester’s managerial changes.
Sutton believes Southampton will lose again, while Edwards thinks Brighton will win. They also talked about Crystal Palace’s poor performance and Newcastle’s chances of bouncing back.
As for Nottingham Forest, Sutton hopes they will win against Ipswich, his childhood team. He believes Forest will recover after recent losses.
Sutton praised Wolves for their recent form and expects a competitive match against Bournemouth. He thinks both teams will score but predicts a draw.
West Ham’s recent win has boosted their confidence, but they face a tough match against Arsenal. Sutton believes Arsenal will win, especially with Martin Odegaard back from injury.
Aston Villa has had a rough time but showed promise in their last match. Sutton predicts Chelsea will win against them.
Manchester United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, faces challenges as the team struggles. Sutton thinks Everton can hold them to a draw.
Tottenham impressed against Manchester City, but they have injury concerns. Sutton believes they will win against Fulham, who are also struggling.
Finally, Sutton predicts a tough match between Liverpool and Manchester City. He thinks Liverpool’s recent performance will give them the edge.
Sutton has been successful in his predictions lately, earning points for correct results. He remains confident in his ability to predict outcomes as the season continues.
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