Chris Sutton’s Premier League Forecast: Newcastle vs. Leicester Match

Chris Sutton is providing predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, engaging with various guests for each week’s forecasts. For week 16, his prediction challenge is with darts star Stephen Bunting, a known supporter of Liverpool. Bunting, who holds the eighth position in the Professional Darts Championship (PDC) order of merit, is set to face either Alan Soutar or Kai Gotthardt in the second round of the PDC World Championship. This tournament is scheduled to commence on Sunday at London’s Alexandra Palace. Sutton’s prediction for the match is a 3-0 victory. Sutton conveyed his disapproval of Leicester’s treatment of Steve Cooper, yet he conceded that the team has experienced a noticeable improvement since the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has achieved his desired initial results. Regarding Newcastle, it is noted that manager Eddie Howe has not yet seen the season unfold as he would have wished. Nevertheless, Sutton pointed out that a team capable of defeating Arsenal and securing a draw against Liverpool possesses undeniable qualities. Howe’s squad has demonstrated a pattern of inconsistency, yet Sutton believes they are nearing the point of becoming the team their manager envisions. He anticipates Newcastle will perform effectively in this fixture, predicting a relatively straightforward outcome in their favor. Bunting’s prediction for the outcome is 2-1. Bunting expressed his support for Newcastle, but predicted a tight contest, concluding with a 2-1 scoreline.