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Sutton's predictions: Tottenham v Newcastle

Chris Sutton and The Zutons
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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.

For week 20, he takes on The Zutons frontman Dave McCabe, who supports Liverpool.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

Newcastle's form is incredible, with five wins on the spin in all competitions. They have scored 16 goals in those games, with only one conceded.

Tottenham, in contrast, are on a poor run of results - although they did not perform badly in their defeat by Nottingham Forest or in their draw with Wolves last time out.

This is going to be a great game and, while I think Spurs will score, I just can't go against Newcastle at the moment.

Eddie Howe's side have got goals in them and it is not just Alexander Isak who is a threat - Jacob Murphy is playing really well and their midfield of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton looks very strong.

McCabe's prediction: 1-2

Newcastle are too good for Tottenham. The way Spurs are under Ange Postecoglou, even if they turn up and play well, they might score four goals but then the other team would score five. I don't think he is a bad manager but you would need to have Virgil van Dijk and Marcel Desailly at the back for his approach to work.

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