Sutton's final-day predictions v Sam Tompkins
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Forget the scrap for survival between Tottenham and West Ham, the real battle on the final day of the Premier League season is humans versus machines.
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The outcome of the BBC predictions title race has gone to the wire, and BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton is the only one who can stop AI - Microsoft chatbot Copilot - from taking the glory.
With one round of fixtures to go, they are level on outright wins - which is the decisive metric. Sutton is in second place because he has managed fewer tied victories, so he needs another outright win on Sunday to finish top of the table.
"The BBC readers and the guests have put up a pretty pathetic fight," said Sutton.
"It is just down to me now. I am a bit like Doctor Who, in that it is all down to me to save the human race."
Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against AI, BBC Sport readers and a variety of guests.
For week 38, he takes on singer-songwriter and Arsenal fan Sam Tompkins.
Tompkins' new single, Beauty Queen, is out now.
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Sam was on holiday with his partner in Paris when Manchester City drew with Bournemouth on Tuesday to crown Arsenal as champions after a 22-year wait.
"We had gone out for a really nice dinner and I'd been trying to look away from football for the evening," he told BBC Sport.
"Then my mate texted me at half-time, saying '45 minutes'. At first I was like 'what does that mean?', before I realised that Bournemouth were winning.
"After that I just watched the rest of the game with my missus - she was actually very happy to watch it with me to be fair - and then at full-time I ran through the streets of Paris screaming!"
Arsenal will try to complete an amazing double when they play Paris St-Germain in next weekend's Champions League final but, before then, Sam is hoping things go his way at the bottom of the Premier League table too.
"The title is in the bag and we have Budapest to look forward to. Now we can sit back and see what happens to Spurs on Sunday. What a month it would be if everything comes off."
Chris Sutton and Sam Tompkins were speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan.
The AI predictions were generated using Microsoft Copilot Chat - we simply asked the tool to 'predict Sunday's Premier League scores'.
Premier League predictions
Sunday, 24 May
All games kick off at 16:00 BST
- Amex Stadium
A Brighton win would secure them seventh place and European football next season, and they could even finish sixth if Bournemouth lose.
It has not always been smooth progress for the Seagulls this season under Fabian Hurzeler, but they have finished the campaign strongly.
Manchester United have got something to play for too, though, or at least Bruno Fernandes does - he needs to set up one more goal to break the Premier League record for assists in a single season.
I think Fernandes will get his assist, but Brighton will take the points - with Danny Welbeck scoring the winner.
Sutton's prediction: 2-1
Sam's prediction: I can see Bruno getting his record but I don't think it will amount to much. Brighton is in my neck of the woods and I'd love them to get European football - it's a great city. 2-1
AI's prediction: 2-2
- Turf Moor
Since Wolves beat Liverpool on 3 March, these two teams have not managed a single win between them out of a total of 16 games.
Wolves were showing some signs of improvement back then, but they could not sustain it. It's been a horrible season for them.
As for Burnley, well they put up a decent fight against Arsenal on Monday but they still lost - and that is probably the story of their campaign.
So, will either of them give their fans something to smile about on Sunday? Wolves have not won an away league game all season, and I don't see that changing now.
The sensible thing to do here would be to go for a draw but I have got a predictions title to win so I need to take some risks. I am going to back Burnley to edge it.
Sutton's prediction: 1-0
Sam's prediction: What a depressing fixture. It screams of a draw but surely both teams will be trying to finish the season on a high note. 2-0
AI's prediction: 1-0
- Selhurst Park
The problem with predicting a game like this is that both sides are understandably going to make a lot of changes with European finals coming up in the next few days.
With the Premier League title won, why wouldn't Mikel Arteta rest a load of players before his side face Paris St-Germain next weekend?
The same applies to Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner with his side playing Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.
So, it is going to be Palace reserves versus Arsenal reserves - and some of the Gunners players may still have a hangover.
I understand why they wanted to enjoy themselves. I know Alan Shearer famously said he would be celebrating by "creosoting the fence" when we won the title with Blackburn in 1995, but he was the only one of us who went to bed early that night.
I am still going to go for an Arsenal win, though, and by their favourite scoreline too - the same one as their past three victories.
That was how they got over the line and it won't change now.
Sutton's prediction: 0-1
Sam on how Arsenal got over the line this time: For me the big turning point for us was near the start of the season, when we went to Newcastle. I was at St James' Park and Gabriel got our winner with a header in the 96th minute. That was when our mentality changed, because I think in previous seasons we would have lost there or, at the very most, got a draw. The fact we came back from 1-0 down was a real sign of resilience for me.
When we lost to City in April, that was the first time I thought we might not win this, but we didn't panic. When we beat West Ham, I felt like we said to City 'you can do what you want but we are always going to grind out a win out of anything'.
Declan Rice has been our top player, along with David Raya. Martin Zubimendi has been great in his first season with us as well. There have been unsung heroes too, like Ben White, who has always put his body on the line for us. I honestly don't think we pick up as many points at the end of the season as we did without him playing.
Sam's prediction: This is the game I am least sure about, because I have no idea what sort of team we will put out. But Palace will rest players too, and I still think we will be trying to get as many points as we can this season. 0-2
AI's prediction: 1-3
- Craven Cottage
This is another tough one to call. These two sides are level on points in mid-table and, while Newcastle have beaten Fulham twice already this season, both those victories came through last-gasp goals in the 90th minute or later.
The Magpies did get a big win over West Ham at the weekend and have finished the season strongly, which is important for Eddie Howe's future.
Marco Silva's had another solid campaign with Fulham too, though, and I think his side will get something here - although admittedly I have been awful at predicting their results all season.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Sam's prediction: Newcastle have had a poor season by their standards. I like the way Fulham play and I can see this ending in a draw. 1-1
AI's prediction: 1-2
- Anfield
Will Mohamed Salah get any minutes and the chance to say goodbye to the Liverpool fans after his ridiculous attack on Arne Slot's playing style?
Salah knows the implications of what he has said, about how Liverpool must return to being a "heavy metal attacking team" and he is trying to bury Slot.
People might say Salah is right, but it still leaves a very sour taste. Slot is still in a job, and Liverpool are still trying to secure a top-five finish. Doing this makes life even more difficult for Slot.
It is a tricky enough game anyway - Brentford have had a great season under Keith Andrews and they beat Liverpool in the reverse fixture back in October.
The Bees are still in the mix for the European places and it really wouldn't surprise me if they won this, but Liverpool only need a point to finish fifth, and I think they will get it.
Sutton's prediction: 2-2
Sam's prediction: This is interesting because Liverpool still need something to be sure of finishing fifth. Brentford are tricky opponents but Mohamed Salah will want to end on a high note if he is playing after his comments this week. With or without him, Liverpool will edge this. 3-2
AI's prediction: 3-1
- Etihad Stadium
Next season is going to feel really odd without Pep Guardiola in the Premier League.
News of his impending departure broke at the start of the week and he has been such a big part of our game with the way City have played, and the way he has changed how coaches think and how we all think about football.
I think Pep will go out on a high, helped by the fact Aston Villa will still be celebrating after their brilliant Europa League win.
City have got plenty to celebrate too, though. Yes, they missed out on the league title but they have still won two cups this season, which is not to be sniffed at.
Sutton's prediction: 4-2
Sam on Arsenal's rivalry with City: I think that famous moment last season when Erling Haaland told Mikel Arteta to "stay humble" and asked Myles Lewis-Skelly "who are you?" might have been when City really started looking at us as a full threat. For me that was the turning point, and ever since then it's been a real grudge match - like a new-age derby, almost. Whoever you have that rivalry with, it always makes it exciting and both teams push each other on.
Sam's prediction: City will want to win this for Pep, and Villa will probably he hungover. 3-0
AI's prediction: 3-1
- City Ground
There will be no last-day drama for Nottingham Forest, who have done pretty well to stay up when you consider they have had four different managers this season.
This is Andoni Iraola's last game in charge of Bournemouth and I am expecting him to win it.
The Cherries showed how good they are against Manchester City in midweek and they will be on the front foot again here.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
Sam's prediction: I love Bournemouth for getting a result for us on Tuesday, but I am a bit of a fan of Forest too. I'd love Bournemouth to get in the Champions League - my mates from Dorset always tell the story of when Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid side came to the Vitality Stadium for a pre-season friendly in 2013, and how it was the most surreal experience of their lives. I'd love for that to happen again, for real. 1-2
AI's prediction: 2-2
- Stadium of Light
Sunderland will finish above Chelsea if they win this and that would hardly count as a surprise.
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
Sam's prediction: Sunderland will be desperate to win to make sure they finish above Newcastle. That will matter a lot to them. 1-0
AI's prediction: 1-2
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Can former West Ham manager David Moyes help to save his old club by getting a win with Everton here?
Going on form, the answer is probably no. The Toffees have not won any of their past six matches.
But this is going to be a nervy old afternoon for Tottenham and their fans.
Spurs were flat against Chelsea and, based on that performance, Everton will get at least a point.
Thinking about it, I am actually going to say they will take all three. Tottenham have been wretched at home all season - only Burnley have picked up fewer points on home turf - while Everton had a strong record away until their recent run.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
Sam's prediction: Spurs are losing this, 100%. They are going down too. 0-2
AI's prediction: 2-1
- London Stadium
I am going for Spurs to lose at home to Everton, but can West Ham get the win they need to have any chance of staying up?
I can't see it myself. Hammers midfielder Mateus Fernandes said his side lacked fight in last weekend's defeat by Newcastle, which is really damning, and they have lost form at the worst possible time.
In contrast, Leeds are well organised and playing with so much confidence. I am a big fan of their manager Daniel Farke and I don't see him losing this.
There will be loads of drama and probably loads of chances at both ends too, but I am going for a draw which would send West Ham down to the Championship for the first time since 2011-12.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Sam's prediction: West Ham are staying up. I know Leeds have hit a bit of form but this is what is going to happen. 1-0
AI's prediction: 2-1
How did Sutton get on last week?
AI took the win in week 37, which included Tuesday's games where Bournemouth drew with Manchester City and Chelsea beat Tottenham.
Chris got two correct results with no exact scores, for a total of 20 points.
He had three guests - rapper and Chelsea fan Songer, and Tom Ogden and Joe Donovan from indie band Blossoms.
Songer and Tom both managed four correct results with no exact scores for a tally of 40 points, while Joe got three correct results with one exact score to give him 60 points - and the guests an overall average of 47 points.
The collective efforts of the BBC readers fared better, with exact scores for both of Tuesday's game boosting their tally. They also got two other correct results, and ended up on 100 points.
But it was AI who took the weekly win that moved it top of the table with one set of predictions to go. It got six correct results with two exact scores, for a total of 120 points.
There were also predictions made for the FA Cup final, but they did not count towards any weekly scores or the leaderboard below.
Everyone was right about Manchester City's win at Wembley, apart from Chelsea fan Songer.
Overall, Chris was correct about 38 of the 63 ties from round three onwards.
His guests finished on 36, AI got 44 but it was the BBC readers who claimed that particular prize, with 45.