Chris Sutton has made a bold prediction for the Premier League match between Sunderland and Aston Villa, backing the Villans to win 1-0 with Ollie Watkins scoring the crucial goal. Despite Sunderland’s good start to the season, Sutton remains unconvinced about their chances.
Sutton’s Prediction
- Aston Villa to Win: Sutton believes Aston Villa will overcome their current goal-scoring struggles and secure a win against Sunderland.
- Ollie Watkins to Score: Sutton thinks Watkins will not only score his first goal of the season but also secure the win for Aston Villa.
Team News
- Sunderland: Dan Ballard and Enzo Le Fee are set to return from injury, while Luke O’Nien and Dennis Cirkin are expected to miss the match.
- Aston Villa: Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Andres Garcia, and Ross Barkley will be out, but Boubacar Kamara is available after coming off the bench in midweek. Victor Lindelof hopes to be in contention.
Sutton’s Confidence
- Backing His Hunch: Despite Sunderland fans “hammering” him on social media for not backing them yet, Sutton is sticking to his prediction, believing Aston Villa will come good.
- Watkins’ Potential: Sutton’s confidence in Watkins’ ability to score the winner reflects his faith in the player’s talent and potential to make a difference in big games [5].
