Sutton's predictions v Oli Fox of Good Neighbours

AI is still leading the BBC Sport predictions table, but could Albert Einstein be the unlikely inspiration to help Chris Sutton hit back this week?

"Einstein used to live in a hut across the field from my house," said BBC Sport football expert Sutton. "He would have gone for a walk in my garden, I'm sure, so I'm literally following in his footsteps most days.

"I don't know what he was like at predicting football results, but that kind of genius rubs off, even years later.

"So, AI should beware - for this week's predictions I've been gazing at where his hut used to be and thinking 'what would Albert do?'"

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against AI, BBC Sport readers and a variety of guests.

His guest for week 28 is Oli Fox from indie band Good Neighbours, who supports West Ham.

An expanded version of Good Neighbours' debut album, Blue Sky Mentality (Complete Edition), is out now.

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A correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth 10 points. The exact score earns 40 points.

Oli is the younger brother of Wigan's former Wales Under-21s defender Morgan Fox, and his early dreams were to follow him into the professional game.

He told BBC Sport: "I played a bit myself growing up, and had trials here and there, but I was never as close as my brother to being a pro - so I sacked it off pretty quickly.

"I don't think I'll get away with saying I was better than him. Morgan always had the natural ability when we were kids, even at the age of four or five, and he was scouted by Ipswich by the age of seven.

"Our dad's Welsh so he was very proud when Morgan played for their under-21s. He got called up for the senior team as well, against Turkey, which was awesome. That was a fun away day.

"It's been awesome going to watch him down the years - even when I am away on tour I get a link to tune in wherever I am in the world. I've not really missed a game, visually anyway.

"It's been harder for him to come and watch me, but we had our first UK tour in more than a year the other week, and he came to see me in Manchester. That was brilliant too."

The pair have both featured in the past two editions of best-selling video game EA FC - Good Neighbours songs are on the soundtrack of EA FC 25 and 26, while Morgan is in both as a player.

"We grew up playing it, so that was really cool," Oli added.

Chris Sutton and Oli Fox were speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan.

The AI predictions were generated using Microsoft Copilot Chat - we simply asked the tool to 'predict this week's Premier League scores'.

I keep hearing people say that, mathematically, Wolves still have a chance of staying up, but let me just tell them straight - there is no chance of that happening.

There is no doubt Wolves have improved under Rob Edwards, but this is still a game I'd expect Aston Villa to win.

Unai Emery's side have slipped up a few times in recent weeks, however, and it has cost them.

They have only won one of their past four league games and I am a bit gutted they haven't managed a couple more wins to really be in the title race.

Emery has always talked down their title hopes anyhow, and I understand why - he obviously doesn't truly believe they can do it - but until this blip in form they were in with a real shout.

I still think they will have too much for Wolves, but they are going to have to work hard for the points. Villa won 1-0 at Villa Park earlier in the season, so I am going for the same scoreline here.

Sutton's prediction: 0-1

Oli's prediction: I don't think either team is in particularly fine form. Wolves don't have much to play for but they have got a few young players in the team now who are really good, and they can get a result here. 1-1

AI's prediction: 1-2

Sunderland just seem to be fading a little bit.

They went fourth in the table when they beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Stadium of Light at the end of November, but their results have tailed off recently and they have missed Granit Xhaka's influence in recent weeks.

Xhaka came off the bench in last week's defeat by Fulham and, if he starts this time, they will be better organised here.

I still fancy Bournemouth to win it, though. They always create chances and Rayan has done well since signing in January to replace Antoine Semenyo.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Oli's prediction: Bournemouth's front three is frightening and West Ham did well to keep them out last week. Sunderland don't really have the legs in midfield to cope. 3-1

AI's prediction: 1-1

Burnley are still competitive, still scrapping and still picking up points. Their players are still playing for Scott Parker but, even so, it's still not going to be enough to keep them up.

The Clarets' draw at Chelsea last week was a good result and they could even have won that game, too, but they didn't. That lack of wins has been their problem all season, not their performances.

They have only won four of their 27 games so far and I think they are going to need to win five of their final 11 to stay up from here - and that's not going to happen.

I don't think anyone saw Brentford's home defeat by Brighton coming last week - I didn't anyway - but I am still going to back them at Turf Moor.

It's going to be another tight one but I can see Igor Thiago getting back on the scoresheet with the winner. That's as exact as predictions can get.

Sutton's prediction: 0-1

Oli's prediction: I always kind of fancy Burnley to get something at home. Zian Flemming is in good form for them too. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-2

I keep hearing how West Ham have turned a corner, and they have improved recently, but I still thought last week's draw at home to Bournemouth was a poor result.

The Hammers were helped by Nottingham Forest and Tottenham both being beaten, but a win would have been massive for them.

Liverpool were very unconvincing at Forest, but they did nick the win.

Some of their fans are still whinging about Arne Slot and he is always being compared to Jurgen Klopp, but they are actually on a decent run of results and showing a bit of spirit too.

They are right in the mix for the top four but now they need to keep winning - I expect them to do that on Saturday.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Oli on why he's a West Ham fan: All my family are from East Ham and Upton Park. They grew up watching them, so when I was a kid I didn't really have a choice. I wouldn't have it any other way, though - I love them to bits.

Oli's prediction: The sensible prediction here is that Liverpool will win but I am not going with that. Instead, we will score inside the first 10 minutes because we always start well, but they will come back and then we will be fighting for an equaliser. I am not too hopeful, but I am going to say we will get one. 2-2

Will West Ham stay up? The end of last season and the beginning of this one have probably been the toughest times to be a West Ham fan, because of what was happening at the club from the top down - it kind of felt like a wasted effort to try and support them.

But I feel like good things are on the horizon for us now - it feels like there is more camaraderie within the team, and they are starting to get Nuno Espirito Santo's methods more. Axel Disasi coming in has been game-changing too, when I didn't think he would have that effect.

We've found another gear now and obviously Crysencio Summerville's form has been excellent with Mateus Fernandes, but Tomas Soucek has been really key as well. I am feeling optimistic, because we've got a bit of grit.

AI's prediction: 2-1

Everton's inconsistency makes them an absolute nightmare to predict, and the fact their away form is much better than their home results doesn't help me much here either.

Anthony Gordon looks sharp as anything up front for Newcastle, with Nick Woltemade playing just in behind.

The Magpies won 4-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in November and I'd usually back them in this kind of game at St James' Park and be quite confident they would win.

But Everton won here last season and, given how good they are on the road, I just have a sneaky feeling they will get something this time too.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

Oli's prediction: Everton had a few good chances against Manchester United but they just don't have that end product. Newcastle are at home so I've got to go with them. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

This will be a great game. I was at Etihad Stadium when these two teams met in November, and it was a real turning point in Leeds' season.

City were 2-0 up at half-time but Leeds boss Daniel Farke put Dominic Calvert-Lewin on and had a real go.

They fought back to 2-2, and although they still lost to a last-gasp Phil Foden goal, that performance transformed them - they've been a different team in recent weeks compared with the way they started the season.

This is the sort of game where, if you are a City fan, you are thinking we have to go to Elland Road and win if we are going to win the title.

Leaders Arsenal did exactly that a few weeks ago, and blew Leeds away.

Can City do the same? I am not sure - especially if we class this Saturday evening kick-off as a night game, because Leeds' record in those under Farke is extraordinary - out of 21 so far, they have won 18 and drawn three.

It's hard to call, so this was one of the games I mentioned earlier where I was thinking, 'What would Einstein say?'.

He was better at physics than he was at predictions but I reckon he would have calculated that the floodlights will inspire Leeds again - but City will still come out on top.

So, my theory is that City will win. They don't have the same control in midfield any more, but they have so much firepower - as well as Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush and Semenyo are both in good form.

Haaland is not exactly playing a different role now, but he is showing what an intelligent footballer he is. I don't see Leeds keeping them out.

Sutton's prediction: 1-3

Oli's prediction: This should be a simple game for City, but Leeds at home is never straightforward. Elland Road is like a fortress and Leeds have got goals in them so I can see this being a bit of a scrap. 2-3

AI's prediction: 1-3

Brighton badly needed last week's win over Brentford, just to settle things down under Fabian Hurzeler. There had been a lot of talk about his future while they were on a poor run.

Nottingham Forest did not deserve to lose against Liverpool last week but scoring goals is still a problem for them, and I feel like it could haunt them again here.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Oli's prediction: I obviously hope Forest lose from a West Ham point of view but I'd take a draw here because you never know what you will get from Brighton. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

The Tudor times have not started well for Tottenham under Igor Tudor.

It's been a classic case of a manager coming in and being bullish in his first press conference, saying he is 100% sure they will stay up - then losing his first game and letting loose on the previous manager, saying things like the players aren't fit.

I thought it was an astonishing attack on Thomas Frank, because by saying Spurs' players are "a good group with bad habits", Tudor is totally blaming him for everything.

We know Tudor is a short-term specialist but what does that actually mean about him as a manager? It is OK going in and shoring clubs up for a few games, but why does he keep losing his job after that?

I don't think this is an easy game for him after his side were outclassed in the north London derby.

Fulham won well at Sunderland last time out and they look full of confidence. Their home record is good and they've already beaten Spurs once this season - there's a good chance they will beat them again.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Oli's prediction: Fulham will take this, 100%. That would be great if it happens. 3-1

AI's prediction: 1-2

Manchester United have been very good under Michael Carrick and they are a team full of confidence - the way Benjamin Sesko is playing when he comes on is a great example of that.

Palace picked up a late win over Wolves last time out but it still feels like their manager Oliver Glasner should have left by now, because there is such a negative atmosphere around the whole club.

I don't like to question anyone's commitment but, in this scenario, I think you have no choice. Glasner wants to leave, and the whole situation has been handled very badly.

Palace have won away at Manchester United in the past two seasons but, the way things are going for both teams, you'd only ever go for a home win here.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Oli's prediction: The way United are playing, I can see them scoring a few. 3-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

Arsenal have got to be careful they don't warm up in the Chelsea half again, for starters. If I was playing in this game, I'd do it deliberately!

In terms of the game, I can't see anything other than a Gunners win.

Chelsea can cause Arsenal a few problems because they have got players who can hurt anyone but, at the other end, I don't see Liam Rosenior's side keeping a clean sheet.

I liked the way Arsenal responded to their setback against Wolves by battering Spurs. Chelsea don't like them much either, but this is going to end up with the same result.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Oli's prediction: Off the top of my head I want to say 2-2 for this one, it just feels right - we are going to see a few goals. 2-2

Oli on Declan Rice: I loved watching Kaka in the Champions League when I was a kid and I always wanted to play like him. But being able to watch Rice from when he broke into West Ham's first team was incredible.

I understood he had to leave to reach the heights he has done and even the way he went to Arsenal, he did it really well. He's up there with Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard as one of the greatest all-round English midfielders, and to watch that as a West Ham fan, I am just so proud of him.

AI's prediction: 2-2

The outcome of week 27 went down to the final game, Manchester United's 2-1 win at Everton on Monday.

Chris wrongly predicted a 1-1 draw but his guest, Embrace bassist Steve Firth, correctly backed United to win 1-0 - and those 10 points handed him the weekly win.

Overall, Chris got five correct results from 10 Premier League games, including one exact score, for a total of 80 points.

That was enough for him to beat the BBC readers, who got five correct results with no exact scores for a tally of 50 points, and also get the better of AI, which managed six correct results with no exact scores for 60 points.

But it was Firth who finished on top, with six correct results and one exact score, to end up on 90 points.