Manchester City aims to extend their winning streak against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a crucial match for their title hopes. Chris Sutton is predicting outcomes for all Premier League games this season, including this matchup.
Key points
Manchester City has a strong winning record against Everton.
Chris Sutton predicts outcomes for all Premier League games this season.
The match is crucial for City's title aspirations.
Jake Quickenden and Ella are stars of Jamie Johnson FC.
The show addresses important themes regarding mental health.
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Manchester Cityhave beatenEvertonat Goodison Park in each of the past eight seasons, but can they repeat that result on their first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday?
"This is a huge test for City's title bid, and probably the toughest of their remaining fixtures," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton.
Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against AI, BBC Sport readers and a variety of guests.
For week 35, he takes on two stars of CBBC football drama Jamie Johnson FC (JJFC), which is set in the world of an elite academy at fictional Premier League club Hawx United.
Jake Quickenden's character, Richie, leads a storyline that explores conversations around male role models and boys' mental health. His co-star Ella plays Charlie, who is affected by his behaviour.
"The show has always tackled serious and topical issues off the pitch," Jake told BBC Sport. "With this storyline, we examine the modern pressures that boys face and the exploitative nature of some online communities.
"We see that kind of behaviour from Richie who, as Hawx first-team captain, is a role model for some of the club's younger players.
"Richie is very false. He is all smiles for the cameras but, when they aren't running, he is actually a very manipulative and narcissistic, horrible human being. He affects Ella's character, Charlie, because of the way he influences some of the boys who are her team-mates.
"They begin to look at the girls as if they are not worthy, because that is Richie's agenda - to make the guys think they are much better, and that the girls don't belong in football.
"It's important to reflect that this kind of thing is happening in real life, but what is also important is the way the other characters react when they realise what Richie is doing, and how they deal with it together."
Series four of Jamie Johnson features cameo appearances by Sam Allardyce, Ollie Watkins and Mary Earps. It starts on CBBC and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday, 6 May and new episodes will be released every Wednesday.
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Away from Jamie Johnson FC, Ella captains her age-group team at Manchester United, but still has to occasionally deal with some of the treatment Charlie has to handle on the show.
"I've had a few little comments from boys, saying how if they were a girl it would be easier to get in at an academy - stuff like that," she told BBC Sport.
"But mostly it is just accepted now that girls play football too, which is the way it should be.
"I started playing when I was five, for a girls' team called Rammy Rockets, and then joined my dad's team, Walshaw Warriors, where I played with my twin brother Josh for a couple of seasons.
"I've been at United for six years now and we have always played in a boys' league. Playing boys has given us a challenge and it has improved us.
"We have just made history by winning a league title, which was amazing. I am so proud of all my team, and now we are going to try to win the cup too."
Ella talking into a microphone while standing next to a trophyImage source, CBBC
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Ella's favourite players are Ella Toone - "when my hair is up, I get told I look like her a bit" - and Millie Bright. "I'm a centre-half too, so I really look up to Millie," she explained
Despite playing for United, Ella is a City fan like her mum and grandad - her dad and brother support United though.
Actor, TV presenter and former Scunthorpe United youth-team player Jake is also a United fan, who remembers his dad crying when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored the winner in the 1999 Champions League final.
"Football has always been a huge part of my life," he explained. "That is why it was brilliant to come into Jamie Johnson FC and see all these players who are at academies in real life, and at the beginning of their careers.
"They are all wonderful footballers, and I just had to say to them that hard work gets you so much further than talent - so make sure you are putting in the hard work."
Chris Sutton, Jake and Ella were speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan.
The AI predictions were generated using Microsoft Copilot Chat - we simply asked the tool to 'predict this weekend's Premier League scores'.
Jake Quickenden taking a selfie with some boys and girlsImage source, CBBC
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Jake played professionally in Australia and then in non-league back in the UK. As well as acting, he has starred on X-factor and was runner-up on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! In 2014
Premier League predictions
Friday, 1 May
Elland Road, 20:00 BST
The Burnley fans never really seemed to take to Scott Parker but his biggest problem was Sunderland and Leeds being more competitive than the Clarets as promoted clubs this season.
Burnley are down and searching for a new manager, but Leeds go marching on together - they have had an outstanding campaign under Daniel Farke even if their performance against Chelsea in last weekend's FA Cup semi-final was disappointing compared to their recent form.
If Leeds lose this, then it is squeaky bum time for them with games to come against Tottenham and West Ham, but they won't mess up.
For me, this is the result that will secure their safety. Yes, there would still be work to do, but if there ever was a gimme this season then it is playing Burnley at home.
Sutton's prediction: 2-0
Ella's prediction:Burnley are already relegated so I am going to back Leeds. 2-0
Jake's prediction: A win won't mean Leeds are safe but they would take a huge step towards staying up. 1-0
AI's prediction: 2-1
Saturday, 2 May
Gtech Community Stadium, 15:00
What a superb and much-needed win for West Ham last week against their old boss David Moyes.
The Hammers have been building momentum since the turn of the year but that result was down to a mixture of good football and good fortune - Matheus Fernandes nearly caught the ball in his own box but Everton somehow did not get given a penalty.
Brentford were unlucky not to get something at Old Trafford on Monday but they are still right in the mix for the European places, although Igor Thiago needs to find his shooting boots again after a disappointing night against Manchester United.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Ella's prediction:West Ham really need to win this one to stay up. 1-2
Jake's prediction:Brentford are going well but I still think West Ham will get a point. 1-1
AI's prediction: 1-2
St James' Park, 15:00
Newcastle still need a point or two to make sure of their Premier League survival, which is not something anyone expected to be saying about them come the start of May.
I do think the Magpies have enough points already - they have 42 and the most third-bottom Spurs can get is 46 - but I also don't expect them to add to their tally here.
Brighton are on a roll and look strong candidates for sixth place and European football.
I am backing them to win, and for Danny Welbeck to notch again for the Seagulls and finish the season as the top-scoring Englishman in the Premier League - he already has 13 goals this season, the same as Morgan Gibbs-White at Nottingham Forest, two more than Ollie Watkins for Aston Villa and Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Leeds.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
Ella's prediction:Newcastle are not in great form but they are at home which should help. 2-0
Jake's prediction:Brighton are going well too and Newcastle are struggling a bit, but I agree with Ella about Newcastle being at home. 2-1
AI's prediction: 3-1
Molineux, 15:00
I'm maybe being foolish here but I am backing Sunderland to respond after their shocker at home to Nottingham Forest last time out.
Black Cats boss Regis le Bris would have been 'Regis le Bristle' after that woeful home display, and his team looked like they were on the beach.
To continue the maritime theme, Wolves have looked like a fish out of water for most of this Premier League campaign.
They come into this game off the back of three straight defeats without managing a goal, and I can see them floundering again here.
Sutton's prediction: 0-1
Ella's prediction:Wolves are down and Sunderland have had a really good season. 0-2
Jake's prediction: Yes, Sunderland to take this. 1-3
AI's prediction: 2-0
Emirates Stadium, 17:30
I was at Arsenal's game against Atletico for Radio 5 Live in midweek, and they were mugged in Madrid by referee Danny Makkelie.
Some dodgy Dutch decisions have cost them, and let's hope they don't pay the penalty in next week's second leg of their Champions League semi-final because they should really be taking a lead back to Emirates Stadium.
Before then, Mikel Arteta's side have to switch their focus to the Premier League title race and nothing less than a win will do for them here.
Arsenal are not a free-scoring side at the moment, which is a worry - they are just not clicking in the final third.
But, with what is on the line here, I am still backing them to get the job done with a clean sheet and a goal - or maybe even two.
Fulham have had an excellent season under Marco Silva and they are in the race for the European spots too, but Arsenal have the best defence in Europe and their strength at the back will help to get them over the line here.
Sutton's prediction: 2-0
Ella's prediction: If Arsenal want to win the title, this is a must-win game for them. They will have to go for it a bit too because they need to beat City on goal difference. 3-0
Jake's prediction: This should be comfortable for Arsenal but I still think they will end up drawing one of their remaining games, and that will probably be what loses the title for them. 4-1
AI's prediction: 3-0
Sunday, 3 May
Vitality Stadium, 14:00
Bournemouth are unbeaten in 14 league games and have only lost twice at home all season - their fans must be wondering whether life will be as good when Marco replaces Andoni Iraola next season.
This is proabbly a good time to play Crystal Palace, whose minds will be on their Europa Conference League semi-final with Shakhtar Donetsk.
It will be close, but I am going for Eli Junior Kroupi and co to edge this.
Sutton's prediction: 2-1
Ella's prediction: They are both pretty similar teams, so I think a draw here. 1-1
Jake's prediction: Palace are a hard team to beat. 1-1
AI's prediction: 1-1
Old Trafford, 15:30
Apart from the future of both managers, it doesn't feel like many people are talking much about either club here, which feels odd before such a grudge match between two old rivals.
It's impossible to predict how this one will turn out. Manchester United were lucky to edge past Brentford on Monday, while Liverpool got a good win over Crystal Palace to take a bit of heat off Arne Slot.
Bruno Fernandes has had an outstanding season for United, and Liverpool will need to stop the Portuguese Pied Piper from leading them a merry dance.
It looks like no Mohamed Salah for Liverpool after he went off injured against the Eagles, but Alexander Isak scoring in that game felt big for him and Liverpool after he has had such a stop-start campaign.
It could be that an individual - either Bruno or Isak - steps up again to win the game for their team, but I am going for an entertaining draw.
Sutton's prediction: 2-2
Ella's prediction: United are doing quite well at the minute and Liverpool haven't had a great season. 2-0
Jake's prediction: We are going to win this, and I'd really like Michael Carrick to stay as manager next season too. He has brought some passion back - the players seem to trust him and he has got them playing well - plus we can't keep sacking people all the time. 2-0
AI's prediction: 1-2
Villa Park, 19:00
Tottenham probably need to win three of their last four games to stay up but, although they finally won in 2026 when they beat Wolves last week, I am not sure it has given them any momentum.
It was a huge result for Roberto de Zerbi's side, but you have to remember Wolves are woeful and Spurs also made hard work of their victory.
What helps Spurs here is that Villa have their Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest to contend with over the next few days.
Even so, I still feel like Villa will be too good.
This defeat will send Spurs one step closer to the drop, and a trip to play my old club Lincoln in the Championship next season.
Sutton's prediction: 2-0
Ella's prediction: Spurs are struggling but they really need a win if they are going to stay in the Premier League, so I feel like they will be up for this. 1-2
Jake's prediction: I've gone for Villa to win but I still think Spurs will stay up. 2-1
Interim Blues boss Calum McFarlane said we shouldn't question their players' character after they won their FA Cup semi-final against Leeds last weekend.
That was a good performance, but everyone saw that same group down tools and throw the towel in against Brighton a few days earlier, in a defeat that led to Liam Rosenior losing his job.
Off the back of those two games, how can anyone predict what we will see from this Chelsea side?
Nottingham Forest, in contrast, are on a roll with the goals suddenly flying in for Vitor Pereira's side.
They are also in European action this week but with Chris 'the Woodchopper' Wood back up front, I can see them chipping away at Chelsea and earning another valuable point.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Ella's prediction: Forest are on a great run. 0-1
Jake's prediction: I am going with Forest too. They've had some brilliant results. 1-2
AI's prediction: 2-0
Hill Dickinson Stadium, 20:00
Manchester City have got some momentum, and come into this game off the back of six straight wins in all competitions.
Will they keep that good form up, though? The Hill Dickinson has not been a fortress for Everton this season but I can see them making it difficult for City, and being hard to break down.
It wouldn't surprise me if Everton picked up a point but with City's front four of Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo in such good form, I am going to say they will find a way to win it.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
Ella's prediction: City to take this one... and we are going to win the Prem! I'm feeling pretty confident about the title race - I believe in the players, I think they can do it! 0-2
Jake's prediction:Everton can be tough to break down but City are on a roll now. Cherki is probably one of the best players in the world - I'm a United fan but I love watching him, he brings back what we all want to see in a player. 0-3
AI's prediction: 0-3
How did Sutton get on last week?
The 10 Premier League games in week 34 were played across seven days because of the FA Cup semi-finals, starting with Brighton's win over Chelsea on Tuesday, 21 April, and finishing with Manchester United's victory over Brentford on Monday, 27 April.
Chris and his guest, Race Across the World podcast's Alfie Watts, both got four correct results including one exact score, for a total of 70 points.
The collective efforts of the BBC readers saw them get six correct results with one exact score, and they ended up on 90 points.
But the weekly win went to AI. It got seven correct results with one exact score, for a tally of 100 points.
There were also predictions made for the semi-finals, but they did not count towards any weekly scores or the leaderboards below.
Everyone was right about Manchester City's win over Southampton, but only Alfie and AI correctly predicted Chelsea would progress too.
Overall, Chris has been correct about 37 of the 62 ties from round three onwards.
His guests are on 36, AI is on 43 but, with only the final remaining, the BBC readers are still ahead with 44.
