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Sutton Takes on Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno in Premier League Predictions Week Three
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Sutton Takes on Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno in Premier League Predictions Week Three

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Arsenal and Chelsea head into their Sunday showdown at Emirates Stadium with perfect records intact — and BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has been weighing up what happens when an unstoppable force meets another unstoppable force.

"I suspect Chelsea will give Arsenal lots of the ball and try to counter-attack quickly," Sutton said. "The Blues have got some brilliant creativity in Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro, but the fact they are vulnerable at the back could undermine them."

For the third consecutive week, Sutton is matching his predictions against an AI tool, BBC Sport readers, and a celebrity guest. This time, his challenger is Serge Pizzorno, frontman of rock band Kasabian — and a devoted Leicester City supporter.

Pizzorno has lived through the full spectrum of emotion as a Foxes fan since Leicester's extraordinary Premier League title triumph in 2016. The club has since reached the Champions League quarter-finals, lifted the FA Cup and Community Shield, won promotion from the Championship, and endured three relegations — including a drop to League One last season.

Asked what he expects next, Pizzorno did not hesitate. "Promotion! It has to be. I love the play-offs, so a win at Wembley would do me." He did caution, however, that the new-look Leicester side — who claimed their first win of the season against Plymouth on Tuesday — would need time to settle under the guidance of Russell Martin's youthful setup. "I hope they get it," he said. "Patience is so important in football, and young teams should play with no fear."

Friday night: Ipswich Town v Liverpool

Sutton sees Ipswich as a genuinely ambitious outfit since earning promotion, having spent close to £200 million on new signings. He expects them to have a real go at Liverpool rather than sit back, particularly after a home win against Sunderland on the opening weekend.

His concern for Liverpool centres on their defensive fragility as the squad adjusts to manager Andoni Iraola's high-pressing demands. Despite those reservations, Sutton tips the visitors to edge it — both he and Pizzorno landed on the same scoreline of 1-2, while the AI forecast a 1-3 away win.

Saturday's action

At St James' Park, Sutton is backing Newcastle United to continue their bright start despite a difficult summer of player sales. He highlighted Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa as standout performers, and praised the impact of new manager Matthias Jaissle and signing Nico Gonzalez. Sutton and the AI both predict a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth, while Pizzorno goes for 2-0.

At Gtech Community Stadium, Sutton calls a 1-1 draw between Brentford and Sunderland, crediting the Black Cats' organisation and physicality. Pizzorno leans slightly towards Brentford at 1-0, while the AI also sees a share of the spoils.

Brighton host Leeds United at the Amex Stadium in what Sutton believes will be a close affair. He tips Brighton to win 2-1 despite their inconsistent start — a scoreline Pizzorno agrees with, while the AI goes for a cleaner 2-0 home win.

At Craven Cottage, Sutton predicts a 1-1 draw between Fulham and Crystal Palace, two sides yet to take a point from the season. He flagged issues at both clubs — Fulham's recruitment model and Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage's challenge in managing Ismaila Sarr after a failed transfer move. Pizzorno goes for a 2-0 Palace win; the AI matches Sutton at 1-1.

Manchester City round out the day's Premier League fixtures against Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium. Sutton acknowledged City's momentum — built on a comeback win over Bournemouth that he called the beginning of a new era under Enzo Maresca — while Coventry arrive having lost both opening matches without scoring. The prediction column for this game was left incomplete in the source material.

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