Weekend EPL Forecast: Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United in Focus

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for the upcoming Premier League fixtures this weekend, offering his insights on key matches that could shape the league standings.

Leeds United will host Arsenal at Elland Road on Saturday evening in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.

Meanwhile, Chelsea will welcome West Ham United to Stamford Bridge, with Sutton tipping the Blues to secure a narrow victory. Fulham will face a challenging trip to Manchester United on Sunday, and Liverpool will take on Newcastle United at Anfield on Saturday night, in a match many expect to be high-scoring.

Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester City on Sunday, with Sutton predicting a comfortable win for the visitors.

Sutton provided his predictions via BBC Sport as follows:
Leeds United 0-1 Arsenal
Wolves 1-1 Bournemouth
Brighton 1-1 Everton
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United
Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United
Aston Villa 2-0 Brentford
Manchester United 2-1 Fulham
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Manchester City
Sunderland 1-0 Burnley

Commenting on the fixtures, Sutton highlighted the competitive nature of the league and noted that while some results may appear predictable, the Premier League often produces surprises that can influence the title race, relegation battles, and European qualification.

Other updates in the league this week include injury news from Arsenal ahead of their Leeds clash, warnings from former player Liam Rosenior about West Ham’s key threats to Chelsea, and discussions around four fixtures that could produce unexpected results in Game Week 24.

As the weekend approaches, all eyes will be on these matches to see whether Sutton’s predictions hold true, adding further excitement to an already intense Premier League season.