Villa’s Form & xG Debate
Aston Villa chase their fourth straight Premier League win as they head to Brighton, but Chris Sutton isn’t buying the criticism of their long-range goals.
“Are we really telling Villa players to stop shooting because of xG? Give me a break,” Sutton said.
Sutton continues his weekly Premier League predictions, this time up against musician, author and Fulham fan Felix White, co-host of the Tailenders podcast and former guitarist with The Maccabees.
White has just released his new book, Whatever Will Be, Will Be, inspired by his journey through the 2024-25 FA Cup.
Felix White’s Football Journey
White explained how an accidental trip to Penrith FC sparked the idea for the book. Surrounded by hills, grassroots football reminded him why the sport feels magical.
“It felt like watching football for the first time again,” White recalled.
A lift from Penrith’s chairman opened the door to deeper stories about clubs, people, and the meaning of football across England.
Midweek Premier League Predictions
Here are the key highlights from Sutton, Felix, and the AI predictions for the midweek fixtures.
Bournemouth vs Everton
Both sides suffered poor results over the weekend, but Bournemouth’s defensive issues continue.
- Sutton: 2–1
- Felix: 1–1
- AI: 2–1
Fulham vs Manchester City
Sutton calls this one comfortably for City, citing their staggering 18 straight wins over Fulham.
- Sutton: 0–2
- But Felix goes full emotion:
- Felix: 3–2
(“City score first, we turn it around like we did vs Liverpool.”)
Newcastle vs Tottenham
Sutton believes Thomas Frank is under pressure at Spurs and expects another tough night at St James’ Park.
- Sutton: 2–0
- Felix: 3–0 (“Newcastle look sharp; Spurs look tired.”)
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