Sutton’s predictions versus boxer and Ipswich fan Fabio Wardley

Published 15 October 2026

The pressure is building on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick after a disappointing start to the season, but could a Saturday clash with rivals Leeds turn things around? “I cannot recall the last time Leeds were viewed as favourites heading into this fixture, yet I do not fancy Manchester United’s chances at all,” said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. “Leeds are simply a more complete side, and their supporters must be excited for this encounter.”

Sutton is forecasting the outcome of every one of the 380 Premier League matches this season, competing against an AI model, BBC Sport readers and a range of special guests. For week seven he faces former heavyweight boxing world champion Fabio Wardley, who is a devoted Ipswich Town supporter.

Wardley will have the opportunity to regain his WBO title when he meets Daniel Dubois at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday. The bout is a rematch of their thrilling May encounter, in which Dubois halted Wardley in the eleventh round to claim the belt. The fight will be streamed live on DAZN, with live commentary available on BBC Radio 5 Live and a watchalong option on BBC iPlayer.

Wardley previously challenged Sutton with predictions ahead of their first bout, so the question remains whether either result will differ this time. “I beat Fabio last time – he’s from Ipswich so he doesn’t stand a chance of beating me,” Sutton declared. “But good luck