Sutton's predictions: Ipswich v Newcastle
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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
For week 17, he takes on Reverend & the Makers singer Jon McClure.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
Maybe I should mention Mr Fields - an Ipswich fan who teaches my daughter - every week so the Tractor Boys stand a better chance of winning?
It worked for them last week, when they beat Wolves, but I am not sure it will have the same effect this time.
The strength of the Premier League means the table is so congested at the moment, with only six points separating Nottingham Forest in fourth and Manchester United in 13th.
Newcastle are 12th and have been very average at times, but they strike me as being a team who are in a false position, compared to what they are capable of.
The busy Christmas period could change the look of the table dramatically, and a couple of wins could catapult someone towards the top four.
Could that team be Newcastle? Yes, if they click, and I definitely fancy them here. Ipswich have not won at home yet this season and I don't see that changing this weekend.
McClure's prediction: 0-2
Newcastle should edge this. They have not been sparkling this year and Ipswich are decent, but Newcastle have got too much quality in wide areas.