Chelsea will attempt to end Manchester City’s 13-game unbeaten streak when the two clubs meet in the FA Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday. The last time the Blues defeated Pep Guardiola’s side came in the 2021 Champions League final, a match Sutton, a former Premier League striker, still recalls vividly.
“I was in Istanbul for that 2021 final,” Sutton said. “Pep outsmarted Thomas Tuchel, but he won’t have the same luxury against Graham Potter’s Chelsea. They’re organized, they press well, and they’ve got the firepower to punish City.” City, meanwhile, have lost just one of their last 25 FA Cup matches and boast a squad where every outfield player has scored this season.
Key Points
- ⚔️ Chelsea seek first win vs. City in 13 meetings
- 🏆 City unbeaten in 25 FA Cup games
- 🔥 Every City outfield player has scored this season
For Sutton’s Premier League predictions, he’s pitting two Manchester City fans—Blossoms frontman Tom Ogden and drummer Joe Donovan—against Chelsea supporter and rapper Songer. The trio will forecast every matchday outcome, with Sutton challenging their loyalty to their clubs. “It’s not about being a fan,” Sutton said. “It’s about being right.”
| Contestant | Club | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ogden | Manchester City | Blossoms frontman |
| Joe Donovan | Manchester City | Blossoms drummer |
| Songer | Chelsea | Rapper |
Blossoms’ new single, *Joke About Divorce*, drops Friday, marking their first release since their 2024 UK chart-topper *Gary*. Songer, meanwhile, just unveiled *Find My Face* and announced his sixth studio album, *What If I Say No?*, due July 12. Both artists will bring their competitive energy to Sutton’s Premier League forecasting table.
📋 By The Numbers
- 25 — City’s unbeaten FA Cup run in matches
- 13 — Chelsea’s winless streak vs. City in all competitions
The FA Cup Final kicks off at 5:00 p.m. BST, with Sutton set to dissect every tactical shift in real time. His predictions for the entire 2024-25 Premier League season will follow, pitting human instinct against AI algorithms. “This isn’t just a game,” Sutton said. “It’s a test of who knows football best.”
💡 Pro Tip
For Sutton’s Premier League forecasts, watch set-piece specialists. City’s Rodri and Chelsea’s Levi Colwill have directly influenced 18% of their teams’ goals this season.
Sutton’s predictions go live Saturday afternoon, with a live blog tracking reactions from fans, pundits, and AI. The stakes? Bragging rights and, for Sutton, the chance to prove that old-school football wisdom still trumps data-driven guesswork.
- Tom Ogden’s take — City to win the FA Cup and edge the Premier League title on goal difference.
- Joe Donovan’s take — Chelsea to lift the trophy, with a surprise title challenge from Aston Villa.
- Songer’s take — City’s squad depth ensures both trophies, while Chelsea stumble in the final.
The FA Cup Final isn’t just about silverware—it’s a clash of philosophies. City’s possession-heavy dominance meets Chelsea’s counter-attacking pragmatism, with Sutton predicting a cagey first half and a tactical explosion in the second.