Aston Villa v Sheffield United: 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 this weekend's games, he takes on Felix White, guitarist with 86TVs and a Fulham fan.
Sutton's prediction: 2-0
Sheffield United famously scored a ghost goal at Villa Park in 2020, when they were denied a win because Hawk-Eye did not recognise they had scored.
The Blades could do with a few of those at the other end this time because I do not see them keeping Villa out otherwise.
I think there has been a slight upturn in performances since Chris Wilder took charge at the start of December, but they are still bottom of the table.
Villa, meanwhile, are flying. They had to come from behind to beat Brentford last week but their home form is so impressive. Their long winning run at Villa Park has to end at some point, but it is hard to see it happening here.
Unai Emery's side will be top on Christmas Day if they win this one and Arsenal draw with Liverpool. What an incentive that is to keep pushing on.
Felix's prediction: 4-1
I have triple-captained Ollie Watkins in my Fantasy team this week so I'm going for him to get a hat-trick.
I am bottom of my league because I did not realise you got charged points for every transfer you make… so I made about 45. I am so heartbroken about it. I'm checking it way more than I should be.