Ahead of Sunderland’s Premier League match against Chelsea, football pundits Ian Wright, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, and Jill Scott shared their predictions on The Overlap show. The panel discussed whether Sunderland, currently sitting seventh in the table, could challenge Chelsea, who are in fifth place.
Gary Neville kicked off by asking for input from Paul Scholes, who predicted a 2-0 win for Chelsea. Jill Scott, a Sunderland-born England legend, refrained from making a prediction, prompting light-hearted banter from Ian Wright. Roy Keane, the former Sunderland boss, offered optimism by suggesting that Sunderland would score a goal. Wright and Keane agreed that Sunderland would make it tough for Chelsea. Scholes teased Scott about her knowledge of Sunderland players before predicting a 2-1 win for Chelsea.
Sunderland, who have made an impressive return to the Premier League this season, heads to Stamford Bridge on Saturday level on points with Chelsea. The Black Cats have had notable wins over West Ham, Brentford, Nottingham Forest, and Wolves.
In other Sunderland news, midfielder Chris Rigg expressed his pride in extending his contract with the club. The 18-year-old academy graduate has been a regular in Sunderland’s starting XI this season, contributing to their recent victory over Wolves. Rigg highlighted the team’s unity and his delight in fulfilling his dream of playing in the Premier League for his hometown club, emphasizing his commitment to giving his all for the fans.
