Chris Sutton predicts results of Aston Villa vs West Ham, Wolves vs Newcastle plus a hammering for Nottingham Forest

Former Celtic and Blackburn Rovers striker Chris Sutton has delivered his Premier League predictions ahead of another big weekend of football in England’s top flight.

The 49-year-old, who also had spells with both Birmingham City and Aston Villa between 2006-2007 now works regularly as a pundit and has been giving his predictions to BBC Sport ahead of matchday four.

Sutton believes one of his former clubs, Villa, will get a point against struggling West Ham United whilst he expects Wolves to lose yet again with Newcastle United taking all three points home from Molineux.

On Villa, the ex-forward said: “Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard hung his hat on Philippe Coutinho and left him out last week to start with Emiliano Buendia instead, but things did not happen for them in their defeat at Crystal Palace.”

“Villa had a disappointing opening display against Bournemouth, too. I know they beat Everton, but things are not quite clicking and it is a big game for them with home advantage.”

He went on to add that he believes the Hammers will eventually get going after three losses in a row but with a few injuries at centre-half, expects this one to play out as a draw.

In regards to Wolves, he quickly pointed towards their lack of cutting-edge in front of goal as a reason why he feels they will fall short once again.

“Wolves just don’t score,” he claimed.

“They create numerous opportunities and have some talented players, I don’t know how long we have said this about them but it is just that finishing touch.

“Because of that, I think they might come a cropper against Newcastle, who were absolutely brilliant against Manchester City in the 3-3 draw at St James’ Park last weekend.”

Chris Sutton’s full weekend predictions

Southampton 1-2 Manchester United

Brentford 1-0 Everton

Brighton 1-1 Leeds United

Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City

Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth

Manchester City 3-1 Crystal Palace

Arsenal 2-0 Fulham

Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham United

Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Newcastle United

Nottingham Forest 0-5 Tottenham Hotspur