Sutton's predictions: Ipswich v Chelsea
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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
This week, he takes on musician Emma-Jean Thackray, who is a Leeds fan.
Sutton's prediction: 0-2
Chelsea have had a couple of disappointing results over Christmas, firstly failing to score against Everton and then losing late on against Fulham.
Maybe Blues boss Enzo Maresca was right when he said his side were not title contenders. I still think that was more kidology than him ruling his side out of the race but, either way, it must be painful to drop points like that after winning their previous eight games in all competitions.
I am backing them to bounce back here, though, because they should have too much quality for Ipswich.
Fair play to the Tractor Boys, as much as I love giving them a kicking at times, they ran Arsenal close on Friday.
That was typical of Kieran McKenna's side this season. They have given it a real go in the Premier League and they never seem to lie down, whoever they play.
While I am going for a Chelsea win, the one thing at the back of my mind here is that Ipswich's determination and will to hang on in there in games has already brought them some reward in away games.
Eventually it is going to bring them a first home win of the campaign too.
Emma-Jean's prediction: 0-3
Ipswich have done so well to get where they are and I like the way they try to play football, but I only see one winner here.