This weekend’s Aston Villa vs. Arsenal clash follows Villa’s stunning victory over Manchester City. Can they sustain their momentum against the league leaders? Sport Newes Center’s football pundit, Chris Sutton, concurs with Martin Keown’s Match of the Day assessment that Villa’s triumph over City was a standout performance. However, he questions their ability to deliver a repeat performance against Arsenal.
Sutton, who is forecasting outcomes for all 380 Premier League matches this season, is up against actor Dougray Scott, known for his role in the high-stakes drama series “Vigil.” The second season of Vigil airs on BBC One on December 10 at 21:00 GMT. Scott, playing Air Vice-Marshal Marcus Grainger, transitions from a submarine-based first series to a drone warfare-focused second series.
A dedicated Hibernian fan, Scott reminisces about his father’s influence on his football allegiance, highlighting his favorite moment – Hibernian’s 2016 Scottish Cup win. Despite his criticism of former Hibernian manager Lee Johnson, he appreciates the quality of Scottish football.
Scott, also a Manchester United fan, discusses the club’s current struggles and supports manager Erik ten Hag. He hopes for a positive change if Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s potential takeover happens.
Sutton and Scott offer their predictions for the upcoming Premier League matches, including Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool and Manchester United vs. Bournemouth, with Sutton leaning towards a draw in the latter. They also comment on Sheffield United’s chances under Chris Wilder and Nottingham Forest’s struggles under Steve Cooper.
Sutton foresees a tight game between Aston Villa and Arsenal, predicting a draw. Scott admires Villa midfielder John McGinn and predicts an Arsenal win. For Everton vs. Chelsea and Fulham vs. West Ham, both Sutton and Scott provide their insights, with varied expectations.
Sutton’s take on Luton vs. Manchester City leans heavily towards a City win, despite acknowledging their recent challenges. Scott, critical of Jack Grealish’s performance, also predicts a dominant win for City.
The Tottenham vs. Newcastle game is anticipated to be goal-rich by both experts. Sutton had a less successful prediction run in the previous week compared to guest predictor Rhys Stephenson.
As the season progresses, Sutton and his various guest predictors continue to offer their insights, creating an engaging narrative for football fans and followers of the Premier League.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Premier League predictions
Who are the experts making Premier League predictions?
Chris Sutton, a renowned football expert, and Dougray Scott, an actor known for his role in the series “Vigil,” are making predictions for upcoming Premier League matches.
What is the significance of the Aston Villa vs. Arsenal match according to Chris Sutton?
Chris Sutton highlights the Aston Villa vs. Arsenal match as significant, questioning whether Villa can maintain their high performance level demonstrated in their win against Manchester City when facing Arsenal.
What role does Dougray Scott play in “Vigil” and what is the theme of its second series?
In the second series of “Vigil,” Dougray Scott plays Air Vice-Marshal Marcus Grainger. The series shifts its focus from submarine-based drama in the first series to drone warfare in the second series.
What are Dougray Scott’s views on Scottish football and Hibernian?
Dougray Scott, a lifelong Hibernian fan, appreciates the quality of Scottish football despite its criticisms. He fondly recalls Hibernian’s 2016 Scottish Cup victory as his favorite moment.
How does Dougray Scott perceive Manchester United’s current situation and Erik ten Hag?
Scott, a Manchester United supporter, discusses the club’s challenges and expresses confidence in manager Erik ten Hag. He is optimistic about the club’s future, especially with the potential takeover by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
What are the predictions for Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool and Manchester United vs. Bournemouth?
Chris Sutton predicts a 0-2 win for Liverpool against Crystal Palace and a 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Bournemouth. Dougray Scott also offers his predictions for these matches, with slight variations.
How did Chris Sutton perform in his previous week’s Premier League predictions?
In the previous week, Chris Sutton had a less successful run, being outperformed by guest predictor Rhys Stephenson. Sutton secured three correct results out of ten matches with no exact scores.
More about Premier League predictions
- Premier League official website
- Sport Newes Center football analysis
- Chris Sutton’s football insights
- “Vigil” TV series information
- Scottish Cup history and Hibernian FC
- Manchester United team news and updates
- BBC One programming schedule
6 comments
Vigil sounds cool, didn’t know it was about drone warfare in the new season. gotta catch up on that
Never knew Dougray Scott was such a big football fan! His views on Man U are spot on, they really need to up their game…
interesting read but kinda long, sutton’s always got good insights tho, love his takes on the matches
Great to see a shoutout to Scottish football, not just the Premier league! Hibees all the way!!
As a Man U fan, Scott’s comments hit home. Ten Hag does need more time, the team’s been a mess from the top down for too long.
Suttons predictions are usually hit or miss for me, but always entertaining to see how he matches up against celebs like Scott