Premier League pundit Chris Sutton is joined by actor John Hannah, known for his role in the upcoming thriller "Bad Day At The Office," to offer their predictions for the upcoming Premier League fixtures. Hannah, an avowed Arsenal fan, and Sutton will face off against each other, as well as against AI predictions and the collective picks of BBC Sport readers.

Arsenal's recent heavy defeat to Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup has cast a shadow over their upcoming match against Liverpool. Sutton noted the embarrassment of the loss, stating, "Arsenal put a pretty strong team out but were humiliated by Fleetwood, and at Highbury too." He anticipates a significant test for Mikel Arteta's side at Anfield.

Hannah, who has been an Arsenal supporter for over 40 years, shared his own football aspirations from his youth. He reminisced about his childhood dream of becoming a professional player, likening his early playing style to that of Bukayo Saka. However, his football ambitions shifted as he pursued acting, with a significant break from the sport until a role in the 2013 film "Shooting for Socrates" reignited his interest. Unfortunately, a snapped ACL has since curtailed his ability to play.

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, October 31

Chelsea vs. Manchester United Sutton anticipates a difficult outing for Manchester United, especially given their recent form and their inability to secure a result against Bournemouth. He predicts a 3-1 victory for Chelsea. Hannah concurs, seeing a repeat of previous managerial struggles for United, and also predicts a 3-1 scoreline. The AI model forecasts a 2-1 win for Chelsea.

Bournemouth vs. Leeds United Bournemouth's recent winning streak is acknowledged, but Sutton suggests Leeds might secure a point due to Bournemouth's potential fatigue, predicting a 1-1 draw. Hannah anticipates a more open game, predicting a 2-2 draw. AI also predicts a 1-1 draw.

Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest Sutton foresees a closely contested match with few goals, predicting a 1-1 draw, citing Brentford's tendency to draw games. Hannah believes Brentford will edge it at home, predicting a 2-1 victory. AI agrees with a 2-1 scoreline.

Coventry City vs. Sunderland This clash of bottom-tier teams sees Sutton backing Sunderland to secure a crucial win, predicting a 0-1 score. Hannah also favors Sunderland, predicting a 0-2 victory. AI anticipates a 1-1 draw.

Hull City vs. Ipswich Town Despite both being promoted teams with solid starts, Sutton is backing Ipswich for an away win, predicting a 1-2 score. Hannah, impressed by Hull's performance, predicts a 2-0 win for the home side. AI forecasts a 1-1 draw.

Manchester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion Sutton expects goals in this encounter, predicting a 3-1 win for Manchester City, with Erling Haaland potentially scoring multiple goals. Hannah agrees with a 3-1 scoreline. AI also predicts 3-1.

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Crystal Palace Sutton sees Tottenham continuing their positive run with a 2-0 victory. Hannah, however, believes Crystal Palace can cause an upset, predicting a 0-1 win for the visitors. AI forecasts a 2-0 win for Tottenham.

Aston Villa vs. Fulham Sutton expects Aston Villa to maintain their strong league form and predicts a 3-1 win, highlighting Nicolas Jackson as a key player. Hannah anticipates a more balanced match, predicting a 0-0 draw. AI predicts a 2-1 victory for Aston Villa.

Sunday, November 1

Liverpool vs. Arsenal This highly anticipated match is predicted to be a close affair. Sutton expects Liverpool to edge it with a narrow 0-1 victory, suggesting a reversal of their previous encounter's scoreline. Hannah, despite acknowledging Liverpool's improvement, backs Arsenal to win 0-2, with Martin Ødegaard being the decisive factor. AI predicts a 1-2 win for Arsenal.

Monday, November 2

Newcastle United vs. Everton Sutton senses an opportunity for Everton to exploit Newcastle's open style of play, predicting a 1-2 away win. Hannah foresees a more even contest, predicting a 1-1 draw. AI forecasts a 2-0 victory for Newcastle.

Performance Review

In the previous week's predictions, Chris Sutton achieved five correct results, including two exact scores, accumulating 110 points. This performance surpassed the BBC readers' total of 100 points. AI emerged as the week's top predictor, with five correct results and three exact scores, totaling 140 points. A notable consensus occurred in the Arsenal versus Everton match, where Sutton, AI, and the majority of BBC readers correctly predicted Arsenal's 2-0 victory with the exact scoreline.