All eyes will be on Anfield on Sunday as Premier League leaders Manchester City face scrutiny after the league found them guilty of breaching most of the 115 financial rules.
Everyone’s watching to see if City’s squad looks deflated – will the scandal sap their spirit?
We’re still in the dark about season‑long repercussions. They sit top now, but could a hefty points cut topple them?
For week six, he squares off with Starsailor frontman James Walsh, who backs Liverpool.
Starsailor celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album Love is Here with a full‑album tour backed by a string ensemble across the UK and Europe.
Do you trust their forecasts? Choose your own picks below.
The most popular scoreline for each match populates the scoreboards and tables at the page’s bottom.
A correct outcome (win, draw or loss) nets 10 points, while an exact score grabs 40 points.
When Love is Here debuted, Liverpool had just clinched an unprecedented treble of FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup.
They hold no trophies now, but James remains hopeful of silverware under new boss Andoni Iraola.
I think you should give him space to implement his style and let Isak and Wirtz prove themselves this term.
I don’t expect a title, but a FA Cup or Carabao Cup win would still feel sweet.
It sounds greedy, yet every fan loves a season‑ending trophy haul – three more like 2001 would be great!
The AI predictions were generated using Microsoft Copilot Chat – we simply asked it to ‘predict this weekend’s Premier League scores’.
Emirates Stadium, 12:30 BST
Brighton stunned Arsenal before the break, harrying the champions and matching them toe‑to‑toe.
Leeds won’t mirror that approach, yet they’ll still pose a stern test.
Farke’s side is solid and dangerous, a stark contrast to the Arsenal side thumped 5‑0 at Emirates last season.
This clash will reveal how Arsenal have bounced back from that Brighton loss.
I’d still back the Gunners at home, though the game should be tighter than last time; Leeds concede far less now.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-0
James’ prediction: Arsenal’s wobble may be a blip, but Brighton’s recent scalps suggest a tougher road ahead.
Leeds have been impressively unbeaten, so I gave them an outlier 1‑1 – they’ll likely be overrun, but someone must credit their start.
AI’s prediction: 3-1
Villa Park, 15:00
Brentford clearly disliked the break, while Aston Villa seemed to benefit from the pause.
Their season starts diverge – Brentford remain unbeaten, and my Villa wins only materialised against Tottenham.
Despite Brentford’s surge, I’m sticking with Villa, even though the Bees have shone so far.
Manzambi is fit, thriving for Switzerland, and could be decisive here.
Sutton’s prediction: 2-1
James’ prediction: Villa lost key men but could rally here against a strong Brentford side – 2‑1
AI’s prediction: 2-2
Stamford Bridge, 15:00
Bournemouth haven’t won under Marco Rose and miss midfielder Alex Scott after his international injury.
The Cherries have been unlucky, conceding late goals, and Scott’s absence hurts them badly.
Chelsea are a prediction nightmare – defensive frailties offset by a lethal attack.
Some expected them to chase the title, yet their inconsistency tells a different story.
Anything can happen; I was tempted to give Bournemouth a point.
Cole Palmer will be rested, so I’ll base my call on how Chelsea’s front line clicks.
Sutton’s prediction: 3-1
James’ prediction: I don’t see Bournemouth scoring – 2‑0
AI’s prediction: 2-0
Portman Road, 15:00
Ipswich fell to Everton last time but fought back after being reduced to ten men.
I keep picking the Tractor Boys to lose, yet I genuinely hope they stay up.
It’s a tough test; Fulham are winless yet arguably deserve more points.
Fulham missed a win over United pre‑break and drew with Liverpool last month.
A draw feels likely, though three points would be huge for either side.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-1
James’ prediction: Fulham have been unlucky; I see them edging Ipswich – 1‑2
AI’s prediction: 1-1
Stadium of Light, 15:00
I’d usually back Sunderland at home, but Brighton’s confidence is soaring.
The Seagulls sneaked a win at the Light last season; this time the points should be shared.
James’ prediction: Both teams attack well; I can’t pick a winner – 2‑2
AI’s prediction: 1-2
Old Trafford, 17:30
A win would boost Michael Carrick after a shaky start, but a loss could jeopardise his future.
Everything hints United should take three points as Tottenham wobble, yet I’m unsure about United either.
Spurs sit bottom for a reason – they’ve been dreadful – but United earned a draw with Fulham before the break.
I’m uncertain what’s changed, so I’m banking on Bruno Fernandes to deliver magic.
James’ prediction: High pressure for both, but United at home should edge it and ease fan anxiety, putting heat on de Zerbi rather than Carrick.
Spurs feel farther from cohesion than the other clubs I’ve mentioned; I hope my friends who support them see improvement soon – 1‑0
AI’s prediction: 2-1
Selhurst Park, 14:00
Crystal Palace have started slowly under Pierre Sage, yet he isn’t the only new boss still finding his footing.
Nottingham Forest fell at home to Coventry and have been inconsistent under Oliver Glasner.
I expect Glasner to receive a warm welcome back at his old club and claim three points.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-1
James’ prediction: Palace will win with several goals – 3‑2
MKM Stadium, 14:00
Hull’s unbeaten run ended at Newcastle, though they nearly earned a point after going 2‑0 down early.
The Tigers deserved something; my draw prediction would have been spot‑on.
A 1‑1 draw feels obvious here.
A win would boost Hull’s confidence and survival hopes, but Everton look set to grind through the season and shouldn’t lose.
James’ prediction: Everton fans seem cautiously optimistic; I see their good form continuing – 1‑2
Anfield, 16:30
Some claim City’s players are frazzled by off‑field drama, but I disagree.
I suspect a siege mentality among fans – ‘everyone hates us, wants us relegated’ – yet many balanced supporters exist.
City may face a hostile Anfield crowd, yet they should cope.
Liverpool remain a work in progress under Andoni Iraola; I’m not convinced yet.
All things considered, I back City – I can picture Haaland netting the winner with a grin.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-2
James on what should happen after City were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League: I’m not sure we should hand titles to teams that lost to City, but perhaps those wins deserve an asterisk on the record.
It creates a strange vibe around this fixture and the season; past City‑Liverpool clashes mattered for the title, yet now the stakes are unclear.
James’ prediction: This is odd for Liverpool – a win would label us ‘cheat‑beaters’, a loss would fuel the narrative of City’s unfair advantage.
It’ll be a mental battle for all 22 players, but I still think Liverpool will prevail – 3‑1
Coventry Building Society Arena, 20:00
Newcastle are exciting with pace, yet they lack control of games.
Coventry can build on their first win and chase another positive result.
Beating Forest was massive for the Sky Blues – can they repeat it?
I doubt it; a draw feels the most sensible outcome.
James’ prediction: My Coventry‑loving friends are thrilled to see them back in the Premier League; I associate Steve Ogrizovic with their history.
I know many Newcastle fans too; I’d hate to write anyone off, so I’ll pick a draw to keep everyone happy – 2‑2
How did Sutton do last time?
It seems ages ago, but before the break Chris nailed four correct results with one exact score in week five, totalling 70 points.
That beat AI, which managed five correct results but no exact scores for 50 points, and the BBC readers’ collective three correct results with one exact score earned 60 points.
The weekly win went to guest Johnny Marr, thanks to his exact score in the final game – Fulham’s 1‑1 draw with Manchester United.
Marr finished with five correct results and one exact score, reaching 80 points and topping the BBC predictions table.
It was a tough week – only Everton over Ipswich and City over Sunderland were correctly predicted by everyone.