Football analyst and former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has published his expert forecasts for the Premier League matchday 10 fixtures spanning Friday through Sunday.
What are the standout fixtures for matchday 10?
The weekend action kicks off on Friday evening as Everton entertain Coventry City at home. Saturday's schedule features Fulham welcoming Newcastle United, Arsenal hosting Hull City at the Emirates Stadium, and Manchester City squaring off against Nottingham Forest. The fixtures conclude on Sunday with Sunderland taking on Chelsea, followed by a high-profile showdown between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
How did Sutton predict the major matches?
Sharing his expected outcomes for the weekend, Sutton tipped Everton to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over Coventry City in the opening fixture. According to insights published via BBC Sport, the former forward expects a tightly contested weekend across English football.
For the other marquee encounters, Sutton foresees Arsenal easing past Hull City with a 2-0 scoreline, while Chelsea are predicted to edge Sunderland 2-1 away from home. Manchester City are tipped to overcome Nottingham Forest 2-1 on their travels. Meanwhile, Manchester United face a difficult Sunday evening, with Sutton predicting a 3-1 defeat at the hands of an in-form Aston Villa side.
What are the remaining weekend predictions?
Sutton's full slate of forecasts also includes a 1-1 draw between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur. Fulham are projected to secure a 2-1 win against Newcastle United, while Brighton are expected to defeat Brentford 2-1. Liverpool are tipped to claim a 2-0 away victory over Crystal Palace, and Ipswich Town are predicted to play out a 1-1 stalemate with Bournemouth.