“I am expecting” – Chris Sutton gives his prediction for Sunderland vs Chelsea

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·23 May 2026

“I am expecting” – Chris Sutton gives his prediction for Sunderland vs Chelsea

Chelsea travel to Sunderland on Sunday afternoon for their final Premier League game of the season and former Blue Chris Sutton has given his prediction.

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It’s been another difficult season for the Blues, who have seen two head coaches in Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior leave this campaign.

Interim coach Calum McFarlane will take charge for the final time, with the Blues sat eighth in the league, and in with a chance of qualifying for the Europa League or Conference League.

Chris Sutton gives Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction

Xabi Alonso has been announced as Chelsea’s new manager, and the Blues will be looking to finish the campaign on a high.

Chelsea lost the reverse fixture 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, and a repeat of that result would see Sunderland finish above the Blues.

Calum McFarlane has confirmed both Joao Pedro and Levi Colwill trained on Friday having missed Tuesday’s win against Tottenham.

Having been left on the bench against Spurs you would expect Reece James to play some part at the Stadium of Light.

Paul Merson believes the game will be a draw, and now former Blue Sutton has given his prediction for the final day clash.

“Sunderland will finish above Chelsea if they win this and that would hardly count as a surprise,” he told BBC Sport.

“The Black Cats come into this game off the back of beating Everton away and another win here would secure a top-10 finish and, possibly, European football.

“That is what Chelsea are playing for too, after that run of six straight league defeats saw them fall away from the Champions League places.

“Chelsea got a good win over Tottenham on Tuesday but I am expecting this to be close, and I can see it ending up in a draw.

“Sutton’s prediction: 1-1.”

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