Chris Sutton has released his weekly Premier League predictions ahead of Chelsea’s encounter against Newcastle United.
Chelsea host Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Monday night in a league match.
Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues are currently in the bottom half of the competition, with inconsistency being the main killer this season. This is evidenced by their six league games in 2024, which have resulted in two victories, two ties, and two losses.
Similarly, eighth-placed Newcastle has had up and down results, and they are only four points ahead of Chelsea in 11th.
Chris Sutton, a BBC commentator, predicts Chelsea will win narrowly at home against Newcastle in a few days.
However, the Magpies won the reverse encounter 4-1 at St James’ Park in November.
“How can anyone accurately predict Chelsea versus Newcastle, given the inconsistency we have seen from both teams recently?” Sutton informed BBC Sport.
“Which Chelsea team will show up, and which Newcastle side will we see? The Magpies overcame Wolves after a disappointing setback at Arsenal, but they have not won consecutive league games since early December.
“I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve backed Chelsea at home, and been wrong, but surely they are going to win again at Stamford Bridge before the end of the season?”I used the law of averages to predict a Newcastle home victory last week, and I’m hoping the same strategy will work this week with Chelsea.
“Sutton’s prediction: 2-1.”
Paul Merson, speaking on X this morning, also predicted Chelsea’s victory versus Newcastle.
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We agree that it is becoming increasingly difficult to predict Chelsea results.
Yes, there is still time for the Blues to climb the standings and save the season by finishing in the European spots. However, it will require consistency, which has been lacking under Pochettino.
A home victory over Newcastle would be a significant step in the right direction.
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