X Factor's James Arthur predicts big defeat for Newcastle

X Factor finalist James Arthur is Mark Lawrenson's challenger in this week's Football Focus Premier League predictions contest.

The singer, a Middlesbrough fan, says north east rivals Newcastle and Sunderland will both suffer defeats to West Ham United and Everton respectively.

Arthur also believes the title race will remain tight with Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City all winning their respective games.

Click here to see a full list of James Arthur's forecasts for this week's results.

Watch Football Focus on BBC One at 12:15 on Saturday.

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