The article discusses a series of Premier League matches and provides predictions from various experts, including Chris Sutton, Rory Kinnear, and Dave Fishwick. It also includes background information on the film “Bank of Dave 2” and the personalities involved, as well as updates on the Premier League standings and teams.
Key Points
- Nottingham Forest are this season’s surprise package in the Premier League and could upset league leaders Liverpool again.
- Rory Kinnear’s childhood allegiance to Celtic was a mistake, as he realized later that the players on his cousin’s wall were actually from Hibernian.
- Dave Fishwick, the real-life inspiration for the character in “Bank of Dave,” has strong connections to Burnley FC and is friends with the club’s American owner.
- Brentford’s manager Thomas Frank made changes to his lineup for the FA Cup tie against Plymouth, leading to a surprise defeat.
- Manchester City are on a roll and Erling Haaland is expected to continue his goal-scoring form.
- Chelsea and Bournemouth are expected to play a close game, with Sutton and Kinnear predicting a draw, while Fishwick predicts a Bournemouth win.
- Liverpool could drop more points against Nottingham Forest, with Sutton and Fishwick/Henshaw predicting a draw, while Kinnear sees a Liverpool win.
- Everton, under new manager David Moyes, are struggling with a lack of firepower and are predicted to lose to Aston Villa.
- Newcastle are expected to continue their winning streak against Wolves, with Sutton and Rory predicting comfortable wins for the Magpies.
- Arsenal are backed to win the North London derby against Tottenham, with Sutton and Rory predicting a Gunners victory, while Fishwick sees a draw.
- Brighton are predicted to win against Ipswich, with Sutton, Rory, and Fishwick all picking the Seagulls.
- Manchester United are expected to win against Southampton, with Sutton, Rory, and Fishwick all backing the Red Devils.
