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Chris Sutton and Waffle the Wonder Dog make EPL predictions

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Chris Sutton and Waffle the Wonder Dog make EPL predictions

Summary

Chris Sutton, the BBC Sport football expert, is set to make predictions for the upcoming Premier League fixtures, including Manchester City's match against Aston Villa on Saturday. Sutton highlights Villa's recent strong form, having defeated City in their last three meetings under manager Unai Emery. Waffle the Wonder Dog joins Sutton in forecasting the outcomes, with playful references to his dog-themed fandom, featuring actor James Merry, a noted Aston Villa supporter. The predictions will be pitted against those of an AI and BBC readers, adding a fun twist to the week eight predictions for the league.

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Key Details

•Sutton predicts Manchester City's match against Aston Villa this Saturday.
•Aston Villa is unbeaten in their last seven matches.
•Waffle the Wonder Dog joins Sutton for playful predictions.
•Actor James Merry, an Aston Villa fan, adds personal connection to predictions.
•BBC Sport readers can also participate in prediction games.

Latest Updates

4:30 PMBBC Football — Sutton's predictions v Waffle the Wonder Dog and his owner, Simon

What they're saying

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BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Waffle the Wonder Dog and his owner Simon, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
— BBC Football

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