BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton and actor John Hannah, star of the new action thriller "Bad Day At The Office," have shared their predictions for the eighth round of Premier League fixtures, alongside an AI model. Sutton, who is forecasting all 380 games this season, faces off against Hannah, a lifelong Arsenal supporter, and Microsoft Copilot Chat.
Arsenal vs Liverpool at Anfield
The headline match sees Arsenal travel to Anfield on Sunday after their Carabao Cup humiliation against Fleetwood Town. Sutton predicts a 0-1 Liverpool win, citing Arsenal's poor week and Liverpool's improved form. Hannah, backing his team, forecasts a 0-2 Arsenal victory, believing Martin Ødegaard will be the difference. The AI predicts a 1-2 Arsenal win.
Other Key Fixtures
At Stamford Bridge, Sutton expects Chelsea to beat Manchester United 3-1, with both Hannah and AI also favoring the hosts (3-1 and 2-1 respectively). Bournemouth vs Leeds at Vitality Stadium: Sutton and AI both predict 1-1, while Hannah sees a 2-2 draw. Brentford vs Nottingham Forest at Gtech Community Stadium: Sutton 1-1, Hannah 2-1, AI 2-1. Coventry vs Sunderland at Coventry Building Society Arena: Sutton 0-1 Sunderland, Hannah 0-2, AI 1-1. Hull vs Ipswich at MKM Stadium: Sutton 1-2 Ipswich, Hannah 2-0 Hull, AI 1-1. Manchester City vs Brighton at Etihad Stadium: all three predict a City win (Sutton 3-1, Hannah 3-1, AI 3-1). Tottenham vs Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: Sutton 2-0, Hannah 0-1, AI 2-0. Aston Villa vs Fulham at Villa Park: Sutton 3-1 Villa, Hannah 0-0, AI 2-1. Newcastle vs Everton at St James' Park on Monday: Sutton 1-2 Everton, Hannah 1-1, AI 2-0.
Previous Week Performance
In week seven, Sutton earned 110 points with five correct results and two exact scores, beating BBC readers (100 points) and his guests (average 50 points). The AI topped the weekly table with 140 points, achieving five correct results and three exact scores. The most popular exact score among 28,000 reader predictions was Arsenal's 2-0 win over Everton, correctly guessed by over 11,500 participants.
Hannah, known for roles in "Four Weddings and a Funeral," "Sliding Doors," and "The Mummy," has supported Arsenal since moving to London from Scotland over 40 years ago. He once dreamed of a football career, playing on the right wing and comparing himself to Bukayo Saka, but an ACL injury ended his playing days. "Bad Day At The Office" opens in UK and Irish cinemas on 30 October.
