Sutton’s Premier League Predictions with UB40 Drummer Jimmy Brown
Aston Villa were the last team to beat Manchester City, on 6 December, but can the defending champions exact revenge at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday? “Since that defeat, City have gone 23 games without defeat and, in terms of results, that’s incredible,” said football expert Chris Sutton. “But there is something amiss with them at the moment. I thought they would find a way to beat Arsenal, but now they have to beat Villa and I don’t think it’s going to be easy for them.”
UB40 drummer and Birmingham City fan Jimmy Brown joins Sutton to make predictions for the midweek Premier League matches. Brown, a lifelong supporter of Birmingham City, is currently focused on their battle to avoid relegation from the Championship to League One. “Believe me when I say I’ve got my fingers, toes and every single thing crossed,” he told BBC Sport. “I am very nervous, but I am hopeful as well. We’ve got a good manager in charge now with Gary Rowett back at the club but, however we do it, we just need to stay afloat.”
In addition to making predictions, Brown and his band UB40 have given one of their classic songs a revamp in honor of their beloved Birmingham City. Forever True is Birmingham City’s new anthem, played at the end of every winning game. UB40 held a special concert at St Andrew’s stadium after the game against Preston where they played the new track and other songs from their upcoming album, UB45.
Sutton and Brown proceed to make their predictions for the midweek Premier League matches:
Tuesday, 2 April:
– Newcastle v Everton: Sutton predicts a 1-2 win for Everton, while Brown predicts a 1-1 draw.
– Nottingham Forest v Fulham: Both Sutton and Brown predict a 1-1 draw.
– Bournemouth v Crystal Palace: Sutton predicts a 2-1 win for Bournemouth, while Brown predicts a 0-1 win for Crystal Palace.
– Burnley v Wolves: Both Sutton and Brown predict a 1-1 draw.
– West Ham v Tottenham: Sutton predicts a 2-3 win for Tottenham, while Brown predicts a 2-2 draw.
Wednesday, 3 April:
– Arsenal v Luton: Sutton predicts a 3-0 win for Arsenal, while Brown predicts a 3-1 win for Arsenal.
– Brentford v Brighton: Sutton predicts a 2-1 win for Brentford, while Brown predicts a 2-1 win for Brighton.
– Man City v Aston Villa: Sutton predicts a 2-1 win for Manchester City, while Brown predicts a 3-1 win for Manchester City.
Thursday, 4 April:
– Liverpool v Sheff Utd: Sutton predicts a 5-0 win for Liverpool, while Brown predicts a 2-0 win for Liverpool.
– Chelsea v Man Utd: Sutton predicts a 2-1 win for Chelsea, while Brown predicts a 1-2 win for Manchester United.
Sutton and Brown discuss their predictions and provide insights into the upcoming matches. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each team and discuss recent performances. Sutton emphasizes the importance of certain matches for teams fighting relegation or competing for the title.
In conclusion, Sutton and Brown provide their predictions for the midweek Premier League matches, offering their expertise and opinions on each game. Football fans can look forward to an exciting round of matches with potential surprises and upsets. With Sutton’s track record and Brown’s passion for Birmingham City, their predictions provide valuable insights for fans and pundits alike.