Man City v Sheff Utd: 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: 3-0
Sheffield United are bottom of the table but I think we've seen some improvement since Chris Wilder took charge at the start of December.
I am not sure it will do them much good at Etihad Stadium, though. Manchester City became world champions over Christmas but they had a decent festive period at home too, with their win at Everton and the teams above them dropping points.
The Blades were competitive against City at the start of the season, and only lost to a late Rodri goal, but their challenge here is to hang on in there this time too.
I don't see them doing it, and it could end up as an avalanche if City score early.
Rick's prediction: I was dreading doing this one! I love Sheffield and I wish the Blades well here but this is pretty much nailed on to be a comfortable home win. 3-0