Liverpool are nonetheless prime of the Premier League, however how will they react to final week’s defeat by title rivals Arsenal after they tackle struggling Burnley on Saturday?

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches once more this season, towards quite a lot of company.

For this weekend’s video games, he takes on Sexy Beast star Stephen Moyer, who’s a West Ham fan.

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Moyer is now based mostly within the United States however his religious house is West Ham’s former floor, Upton Park, and his household have adopted the membership for a number of generations.

“It goes right back to Green Street, where my great-grandmother on my mum’s side was born,” he instructed BBC Sport. “All her family are from around east London and my dad’s side were from the same areas too.

“I went to my first West Ham recreation aged six, and I feel eliminating Upton Park was a fallacious transfer.

“The club applied a lot to try to get permission to extend the stadium but I think what should have happened is that they got some investment and bought all the houses around Green Street, all of that area, and created the new stadium right there.

“And in fact that’s in the end what Tottenham ended up doing. Because they did not get the London Stadium, they did precisely that subsequent to White Hart Lane and now they’ve in all probability the very best stadium within the Premier League.”

The atmosphere at the London Stadium has been criticised, with some Hammers fans unhappy with the shape of the ground and the distance they are from the pitch, but Moyer feels that could be improved using ideas he has seen in Major League Soccer.

“I did this Marvel gig in Atlanta with one other English actor, Sean Teale, in 2017 and we obtained invited to look at Atlanta United, who had simply been arrange,” he mentioned.

“What occurs there may be when an Atlanta participant will get substituted, or once you get to the twenty second minute and the quantity 22 is on the pitch, their tune will get sung.

“That happened late on in a game I was at, when it was dark in the stadium, and everyone got their lighters out and then one whole end of the stadium had flags, flares and drums, and I honestly had not been to a football game where the atmosphere was as good. I could not believe it.

“And then I got here again for a West Ham recreation, the place I used to be a season ticket holder though I lived in America, and everybody was simply sitting there in silence.

“In England we have got so used to the standard of football being so high that, when it’s not, we just shut up and stadiums just become like a library.

“We solely cheer now when our group goes ahead. If we’re doing badly we simply sit there. In America, if the group is doing badly, they get louder.

“West Ham fans make more noise when there are 2,000 of us as the away team than they do at home, and yet here’s the thing about the London Stadium – when it is kicking, when everyone is loud, it is kind of unbelievable.

“The noise in that place is unreal, as soon as it’s up and working, however it appears as whether it is exhausting to get folks to do it. And truthfully, and I do know I may very well be unpopular for saying this, everybody ought to go to a recreation within the US, like Atlanta or Los Angeles FC, as a result of it’s a riot.

“LA have crowds of 22,000 screaming for two hours. It is just unbelievable, and very different to fans in England, not just at West Ham. Sometimes I come back and think they need a rocket up their backsides to get them going.”

Chris Sutton and Stephen Moyer have been talking to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.

An accurate outcome (choosing a win, draw or defeat) is value 10 factors. The precise rating earns 40 factors.

SUTTON’S PREDICTIONS

All matches kick off at 15:00 GMT except in any other case said.

SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY

Man City 2-0 Everton

Manchester City are going to take some stopping now, however they do want Erling Haaland to seek out his taking pictures boots.

Everything goes to click on for him once more quickly, although, it’s only a query of when.

We know what the Everton method might be, which is to attempt to grasp on in there and counter-attack, and attempt to threaten from set-pieces like they did towards Tottenham final week.

I do know from having Kyle Walker in my Fantasy Football group that City appear to concede each week – they’ve solely saved one clear sheet within the league because the finish of September – however I reckon will probably be a unique story on Saturday. City ought to win comfortably.

Everton are nonetheless within the backside three and wish to select up some factors quickly however that’s one thing that’s way more probably of their subsequent three video games – towards Crystal Palace, Brighton and West Ham – than on this one.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-0

Stephen’s prediction: [TV executive and comedian] Jimmy Mulville is an previous mate and is a giant Evertonian so I went to see Everton with him so much final season once we have been filming Sexy Beast in Liverpool, and so they have been having a horrible time. I feel they’re going to be all proper this 12 months however they don’t seem to be getting something right here, it should be a City win.

I used to be simply trying on the City group and, when they’re firing, their squad is so absurdly good. Their ahead gamers all provide one thing totally different and one of many issues I want Gareth Southgate would do extra for England is play Phil Foden and Jack Grealish collectively. I discover it baffling that it would not occur. City do leak objectives, and their gamers are by no means close to the highest of the defensive rankings in Fantasy Football, however they need to preserve Everton out. 3-0

Fulham 3-1 Bournemouth

Fulham ought to have crushed Burnley final week however let a two-goal lead slip late on. Bournemouth additionally needed to accept some extent, and I used to be a bit stunned that they have been held by Nottingham Forest.

This goes to be shut however whereas Fulham have been poor on the highway all season, their dwelling kind has been respectable and I can see that persevering with.

I’ve been impressed by Bournemouth previously few weeks and it seems to be like they’re going to keep up fairly comfortably, so I do not know why I’m going towards them – it’s only a intestine feeling.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Stephen’s prediction: This is nearly like a mid-table six-pointer. These sides are twelfth and thirteenth within the desk and each of them have taken 5 factors from their previous 5 league video games, so they’re in comparable kind. There is one thing about Bournemouth, although, that makes me suppose they’re placing one thing collectively, so I’m going with them right here. Dominic Solanke is doing so properly and he may also help them edge this. 1-2

Liverpool 3-1 Burnley

I used to be stunned by how poor Liverpool have been towards Arsenal, as a result of I’d lined their recreation towards Chelsea a number of days earlier after they have been completely flying.

Reds midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is out for a month, which is a blow for Jurgen Klopp’s aspect however, even so, I nonetheless can’t make a case for a Burnley win – I’ve thought they have been going to be relegated for a very long time.

Liverpool can’t afford to slide up, and I do not suppose they may. They know what’s at stake with Jurgen Klopp leaving on the finish of the season.

I do not know if Darwin Nunez might be match sufficient to start out however even when he is not I’m anticipating Liverpool to overwhelm Burnley.

Goalkeeper James Trafford did very well to maintain the Clarets within the recreation at Turf Moor in December however Liverpool ought to wrap up the factors so much earlier, and far simpler, this time.

Sutton’s prediction: 4-0

Stephen’s prediction: I’m a giant fan of Vincent Kompany however it is a powerful recreation for his Burnley aspect. I felt after watching Liverpool towards Chelsea that Nunez is about to catch fireplace. They made some defensive errors towards Arsenal however when their ahead gamers are on kind, it is exhausting to cease them. 3-0

Luton 1-3 Sheffield United

I’m not going to again towards Luton any longer – though that can in all probability jinx them now.

They beat Sheffield United at Bramall Lane a number of weeks in the past, though they have been a bit of lucky to see the Blades rating two late personal objectives.

I really like what Luton boss Rob Edwards has achieved, and he has proved me fallacious, however he has nonetheless obtained work to do to maintain them within the Premier League.

All season, the Hatters haven’t been a group who’ve simply sat in and I’m anticipating them to go after the Blades right here.

As for Sheffield United, properly how are you going to make a case for them to remain up after they have been humiliated by Aston Villa final week? I’ve obtained lots of time for his or her supervisor, Chris Wilder, however I feel that is going to finish up being one other defeat.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Stephen’s prediction: I’ve all the time actually rated Ross Barkley and Andros Townsend and so they have each fitted into the actually cohesive approach of enjoying that Luton have gotten. I feel Luton are going to remain up, however it’s a unique story for Sheffield United. They have had their moments in latest weeks however they haven’t been choosing up factors and I do not see them getting something right here both. 2-1

Tottenham 2-1 Brighton

Son Heung-min is again, or at the very least he was as a result of prepare with Tottenham on Thursday after South Korea’s Asian Cup exit. If he performs on this recreation, will probably be an enormous raise for Spurs.

Richarlison can’t cease scoring and James Maddison is simply beginning to discover some rhythm with Tottenham too, however the issue I’ve with predicting this recreation is I simply do not know which Brighton group goes to show up.

Roberto de Zerbi’s aspect have been comfortable winners within the reverse fixture at Amex Stadium earlier within the season however they’ve been very inconsistent of late.

Will we see the Seagulls aspect who misplaced 4-0 at Luton, or the one which recovered and demolished Crystal Palace every week later?

I can’t see how this recreation will not be excessive scoring and I’m tempted to go for a draw, however I’m going to say Spurs will discover a technique to nick the factors and nearly keep within the title race.

Sutton’s prediction: 3-2

Stephen’s prediction: Both groups are nice to look at and this needs to be a extremely thrilling recreation. I feel Brighton have positively been helped by getting Pervis Estupinan again from harm, though they’re positively lacking Kaoru Mitoma – together with Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, he appears to be within the Fantasy group of everybody I do know. Richarlison has abruptly gone on this wonderful scoring run, although, and I’ve obtained Spurs profitable this one. 2-1

Wolves 0-2 Brentford

Brentford have misplaced eight of their previous 9 league video games and are in a little bit of trouble – they badly want a optimistic outcome right here.

Yoane Wissa needs to be again for the Bees quickly after DR Congo misplaced within the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, and that can assist.

But how can I not again Wolves right here, with the shape they’re in, and with Pedro Neto trying so harmful? Gary O’Neil’s aspect won the reverse fixture 4-1 in December and I do not see Brentford getting their revenge on Saturday.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Stephen’s prediction: Wolves have stunned a number of folks lately, and it appears to maintain taking place. I actually like Brentford boss Thomas Frank, as a result of he tells it how it’s, however I’m not certain what has occurred to his group. They have suffered some unhealthy defeats lately. 1-0

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle (17:30)

I actually do not know choose Newcastle in the meanwhile, good or unhealthy. They obtained such a formidable outcome away from dwelling towards Aston Villa however ended up having to battle again for some extent at dwelling to Luton a number of days later.

Eddie Howe’s aspect are conceding lots of objectives – together with when Chris Wood scored a hat-trick for Nottingham Forest towards them at St James’ Park a number of weeks in the past – and they’re one other group the place I simply do not know what we’re going to get.

Forest wanted penalties to get previous Bristol City within the FA Cup this week and they’re nonetheless ready for his or her first win of 2024. The apparent outcome here’s a draw, so I’m going to go along with that.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-2

Stephen’s prediction: Newcastle are going by means of a really bizarre run of outcomes, the place it looks like something might occur, however they need to have an excessive amount of for Forest. I used to be anticipating massive issues from Forest defender Neco Williams this season however he is solely lately obtained again into their group. 0-2

SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY

West Ham v Arsenal (14:00)

West Ham beat Arsenal on the Emirates on the finish of December, when the Gunners huffed and puffed but just could not score.

The Hammers can have precisely the identical method at dwelling, seeking to sit in and counter, and utilizing their risk at set-pieces too.

This time, although, I feel Arsenal will discover a approach by means of – and stick with it their celebrations.

Mikel Arteta’s aspect can have some extent to show after what occurred final time towards West Ham, however their motivation right here is extra in regards to the truth they’ve simply put themselves within the thick of the title race, and so they can’t afford to slide up.

West Ham final did the double over the Gunners within the 2006-07 season, and I feel they should wait a bit longer to do it once more.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-2

Stephen’s prediction: I made some notes about this one, however all I put was “Arsenal are building and we are flat”. We are enjoying Jarrod Bowen as our centre-forward. I like Bowen, however he is not a centre-forward. We are actually robust in defence and midfield, however we’ve been crying out for a brand new striker and I am unable to imagine we did not deliver one in in January.

So, at first, I simply did not see us doing it once more after we beat them final time. Arteta is superb and their win final weekend can have actually lifted them. Again, although, they’ve no-one up entrance and, the extra I take into consideration this, the extra I’ve talked myself into backing us.

When I used to be a child and used to go, issues have been fairly chippy for Tottenham however Chelsea was all the time the sport we actually needed to win. It wasn’t fairly the identical for Arsenal, however there may be nonetheless all the time an edge to this recreation, and it’s a enjoyable one, which provides a little bit of magic mud. It goes to be a extremely tight recreation and I’m going to go for a 2-2 draw… though if Mohammed Kudus is match and our boys in midfield begin enjoying we will damage them.

You know what David Moyes goes to do, he’s going to attempt to preserve them out for 40 minutes then attempt to nick one simply earlier than the break, after which defend for the following 45 minutes. Who is aware of, we might win it… oh, go on then, let’s go along with that. I’ve obtained to do it, have not I! 2-1

Stephen on Hammers boss David Moyes: I’ve obtained a WhatsApp chat with all my previous mates the place they’re incandescent about Moyes, and it’s so humorous to learn. Look, once we play properly, once we get it proper, it’s form of unbelievable to look at – once we play cohesively and we’ve obtained our first-choice again 4, they’re simply impregnable, and when the midfield are again with them, enjoying like Moyes desires them to play, then nothing will get previous us and we’re going to win that recreation – we noticed it once we beat Arsenal earlier than Christmas.

I do not like us enjoying like that, however I used to be watching it considering we have been wonderful. When it really works it’s unbelievable, however the issue is as quickly as we let a purpose in, we’re in hassle. We are going to lose. Because as quickly because the seven on the again have leaked a purpose, we then have to maneuver ahead to attempt to get again within the recreation. We do this, and we leak one other purpose… after which we actually are completed.

So my massive beef, actually, is that Moyes units ups too defensively. Americans do not get this after I say it, and a few English followers do not agree with me both, however I’d somewhat lose enjoying nice, and perhaps taking a number of dangers, than win being horrible to look at and tremendous defensive. I’d somewhat be on the backside, simply above the relegation zone, enjoying with aptitude, than being across the prime six, enjoying like this. I need to watch thrilling soccer and though Moyes has obtained us to sixth place, which is simply unbelievable, it’s simply not how I would like my group to play. It is time for a change.

Aston Villa v Man Utd (16:30)

Manchester United impressed me of their win over West Ham with the management they’d of that recreation – we’ve not seen that from them fairly often lately.

People are saying they’re getting again to their finest kind and when Erik ten Hag spoke afterwards, he was as upbeat as I’ve heard him be all season.

Rasmus Hojlund is among the causes Ten Hag is so optimistic. He performed properly, and once more took his purpose properly.

This is a really totally different check, nonetheless, even when Aston Villa have misplaced their previous two dwelling video games, firstly towards Newcastle after which to Chelsea within the FA Cup.

Villa are usually not out of the title race but and I’m backing them to reply. While I feel Manchester United will rating, Lisandro Martinez’s harm is a giant loss for them on the again.

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Stephen’s prediction: This is a bizarre one, and I discovered it exhausting to name. United’s midfield is incredible and, going ahead, they’re trying good however Villa have been so good at dwelling within the league that I needed to again them. I really feel like they may get at United’s defence. 1-0

MONDAY, 12 FEBRUARY

Crystal Palace v Chelsea (20:00)

Well, Chelsea are again on kind after their FA Cup win over Villa – so it is a nailed-on Crystal Palace win.

Being severe, although, I’m fearful about Palace, particularly with Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze’s ongoing harm points, and I’m making this prediction on the idea they may each be lacking.

Although Chelsea stay a really odd aspect and we do not know what sort of efficiency we are going to get from them, I can see them holding a clear sheet and they’ve sufficient firepower to nick a purpose from someplace.

Sutton’s prediction: 0-1

Stephen’s prediction: Palace are all around the store however Chelsea’s inconsistency is on a unique degree and so they simply cannot put a run of performances collectively. If Olise and Eze have been match I’d be extra more likely to again Palace however with out them it is extremely exhausting to suppose they may win. 1-1

How did Sutton do final time?

Sutton obtained seven appropriate outcomes from 10 video games in week 23, together with two precise scores, for a complete of 130 factors.

He beat Ski Sunday presenter Ed Leigh, who obtained 5 appropriate outcomes with no precise scores, leaving him with 50 factors.

How did you get on?

You got here very near getting Fulham’s draw with Burnley proper – the vote outcomes present a tie, with 39% going for the right final result and likewise a Fulham win. But a more in-depth look confirmed that, from greater than 34,000 votes, 60 extra folks went with Marco Silva’s aspect, which means you bought that one fallacious.

Arsenal’s win over Liverpool additionally caught you out – solely 26% of you backed the Gunners.

*Win, draw, loss prediction based mostly on highest % of vote for every match.