Luton v Chelsea: Sutton's predictions
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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches again this season, against a variety of guests.
For the fixtures taking place over the turn of the year, from 30 December to 2 January, he takes on Shed Seven singer and song-writer Rick Witter, who is a Manchester United fan.
Shed Seven's new album, A Matter of Time', is released on 12 January.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Luton are in the relegation zone but they have an identity and a cause, and they always look like they are excited about playing in the Premier League. I am not sure you can say the same about Chelsea, for all the money they spent in the summer transfer window.
Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino named the club's youngest-ever Premier League team in Wednesday's win over Crystal Palace, which came courtesy of a debatable late penalty. I'm not sure they deserved it, but at least it meant I got one of my predictions right about them for a change.
I favour Chelsea more than Luton here, because I don't think Luton can keep their intensity going after such a busy Christmas period - but I am going to go with a draw.
Rick's prediction: Luton have given a few teams a scare at Kenilworth Road but I am basing this on the fact Chelsea really need a win. It will be close though - I think it will be 1-1 for a while, then Chelsea will get a couple of late goals. 1-3