Chris Sutton’s Premier League Match Predictions: Newcastle vs. West Ham

Chris Sutton is providing predictions for every one of the 380 Premier League matches this season, collaborating with various guests. For the twelfth week, his opponent in predictions is Peter Hooton, lead singer of The Farm and a Liverpool supporter. The Farm’s latest single, “Forever & Ever,” is currently available, and their new album, “Let The Music (Take Control),” is scheduled for release in May 2025. Sutton predicts a 2-1 scoreline. He commented, “It feels to me like Russell Martin of Southampton is the manager who is closest to the edge at the moment but West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui is probably not too far behind him.” Sutton recalled attending the corresponding fixture last season, where Newcastle secured a 4-3 victory after trailing 3-1, a result he believes contributed to Lopetegui’s predecessor, David Moyes, not receiving a contract extension. He noted that West Ham supporters have expressed disappointment with the team’s performance since Lopetegui’s arrival, stating that “it is not working out under him.” Sutton added, “As I’ve said before, I don’t quite know what kind of team they are trying to be.” He does not anticipate West Ham achieving a positive result at St James’ Park in the upcoming match. Sutton observed that Alexander Isak appeared to be in top form during Newcastle’s recent win against Forest, suggesting Newcastle will prove too formidable for West Ham. Hooton also predicts a 2-1 outcome. He stated, “I have got relatives who are West Ham fans so I want them to do well, but I can’t see them getting anything here. I know what Lopetegui is trying to do, and I think they have got to stick with him – chopping and changing is not going to get them anywhere – but, unfortunately, I think if they lose a couple more games then he will be out.”