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Sutton's predictions: Leicester v Man City

Sutton's predictions v Emma-Jean Thackray
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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.

This week, he takes on musician Emma-Jean Thackray, who is a Leeds fan.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

Manchester City are on a terrible run of results but, as woeful as their recent performances have been, they are still not as bad as Leicester.

The Foxes have conceded at least three goals in their past three matches and maybe they are the kind of opposition that Pep Guardiola's side need to face to start firing again.

Leicester did show some spirit in their defeat by Liverpool last time out, but I said before that game that I think Ruud van Nistelrooy has a huge job on his hands to try to keep them up, and my opinion about that has not changed.

This season has always just been about staying up for Leicester but I still think there has to be some realism from the Foxes fans when it comes to their expectations.

It seems like they felt they would be comfortable after getting promotion but that is never the case - whoever you are, you have got to graft and you have got to earn your place in the Premier League.

Maybe their supporters are starting to realise that now?

I don't think Manchester City will run away with this but the only thing I am unsure about is whether to give Leicester a goal. If Jamie Vardy is available, then I think they will score - but they will still lose regardless.

Emma-Jean's prediction: 1-3

I want to preface my predictions by saying I am in a Fantasy Premier League with a bunch of other musicians in London. I have come bottom more than once so I am not hopeful I am going to do any better here - I have only just decided to drop Erling Haaland. I was clinging on for so long and I finally had to say, 'it's time for you to go, mate'.

In terms of this game, it feels like both teams' form has been quite similar. I don't see Leicester scoring more than one, and maybe this is the game where Manchester City get their act together.

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