Chris Sutton’s Premier League Predictions: Brentford vs. Leicester

Chris Sutton offers predictions for every one of the 380 Premier League matches this season, collaborating with various guests. In week 13, his opponent in predictions is boxer Sunny Edwards, a known Chelsea supporter. Sutton’s forecast for the match is 2-1. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s appointment as Leicester’s new manager has been confirmed, and he is scheduled to be present at Gtech Community Stadium. Sutton suggests that it might have been more prudent for van Nistelrooy to avoid this particular match, given that Brentford holds the Premier League’s strongest home record this season, having secured five wins and a draw. Sutton’s advice for van Nistelrooy is to arrive after the game, noting the proximity of Heathrow Airport, and then join the team bus for the journey home following a potential defeat for the Foxes. Sutton expresses sympathy for Steve Cooper regarding his recent dismissal. He believes Leicester was destined to face difficulties this season. Sutton also mentions various circulating reports suggesting that the players did not fully embrace Cooper’s strategies. He speculates that Leicester’s players might overestimate their own abilities, emphasizing their need to improve their timing. Furthermore, photographs of the squad attending their Christmas party in Copenhagen this week have emerged. Sutton comments that holding such an event in November indicates an issue, though he concedes that his own household has had decorations displayed for three weeks. Edwards’ prediction for the outcome is 1-2. Edwards anticipates that Leicester will achieve a positive result, expecting a reaction from the team following the manager’s dismissal.