Former Chelsea player Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for the upcoming FA Cup semi-final matches.
In the fixtures, Manchester City are scheduled to play Southampton on Saturday evening, while Chelsea will take on Leeds United on Sunday at Wembley Stadium, with both teams hoping to secure a place in the final.
Sutton believes Manchester City will have the upper hand against Southampton, saying their chances depend on how well they finish their scoring opportunities. He expects Pep Guardiola’s side to win comfortably and does not see any surprise result happening in that match. He predicted a 3-0 win for City.
For the second semi-final, Sutton tipped Leeds United to defeat Chelsea. He backed Daniel Farke’s team to edge the game 2-1 at Wembley, stating that he sees Leeds pulling off the win over the London club.
Overall, Sutton expects Manchester City to progress without trouble, while predicting a tighter contest where Leeds could cause an upset against Chelsea.