Sutton's predictions: Ipswich v Southampton

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Southampton's fight is not about whether they can stay up, it is whether they can avoid being the worst Premier League team of all time and beat Derby County's total of 11 points from 2007-08.

Ipswich are still battling to avoid relegation, but I am worried about them in this game.

I am not sure whether to go with my heart or my head - well, when I say my heart I am actually thinking of my daughter's teacher, Mr Fields, who is an Ipswich fan.

If they lose this, it would be very damaging for their hopes of surviving. I'd go so far as saying I'd be buying a white flag of surrender for Mr Fields to wave whenever he sees me when I drop my daughter off at school.

These two sides drew 1-1 earlier in the season, when a 95th-minute Sam Morsy goal denied Saints the win.

I don't think Ipswich will keep a clean sheet this time, either, but I am backing Liam Delap to come good, and help them pick up what would be a huge three points.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

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