Artificial intelligence continues to set the pace in the BBC Sport Premier League predictions table, but former striker Chris Sutton believes he may have found an unusual source of inspiration to turn the tide this week—none other than Albert Einstein.
Sutton, who is predicting the outcome of all 380 Premier League matches this season, currently finds himself trailing AI, as well as BBC Sport readers and a rotating lineup of celebrity guests. But rather than panic, he has chosen a more philosophical route in his quest to regain the upper hand.
Speaking with characteristic humor, Sutton revealed that Einstein once lived in a hut across a field near his home. The Nobel Prize-winning physicist, famed for revolutionizing modern science, may not have been known for forecasting football scores—but Sutton jokingly suggested that genius has a way of lingering.
He quipped that he often walks in the same garden Einstein might once have crossed and wondered aloud whether the great thinker’s brilliance could somehow rub off on him. For this round of predictions, Sutton claimed he had been gazing thoughtfully toward where Einstein’s hut once stood, pondering: “What would Albert do?”
While the anecdote is light-hearted, Sutton’s commitment to the predictions challenge is serious. Each week, he competes against artificial intelligence—specifically predictions generated by Microsoft’s Copilot Chat tool—as well as fans and special guests. The scoring system awards 10 points for correctly predicting a result (win, draw, or loss) and 40 points for getting the exact scoreline correct.
For week 28, Sutton’s guest predictor is Oli Fox of indie band Good Neighbours. A devoted supporter of West Ham United, Fox brings his own footballing perspective to the table.
The band recently released an expanded edition of their debut album, Blue Sky Mentality (Complete Edition), adding further momentum to their growing profile. Yet for Fox, football remains a lifelong passion rooted in family connections.
Oli is the younger brother of Morgan Fox, formerly a Wales Under-21 international and currently playing for Wigan Athletic. Growing up, Oli harbored dreams of following his brother into professional football.
He admitted he played competitively as a youngster and even attended trials, but quickly recognized that his brother possessed superior natural ability. Morgan was scouted by Ipswich Town at just seven years old—an early indication of his potential.
Their Welsh heritage, inherited from their father, added further pride when Morgan represented Wales at Under-21 level and later received a senior call-up for a match against Turkey national football team. Oli described the experience of supporting his brother on international duty as unforgettable.
Despite Oli’s musical career often taking him on tour, he has remained a dedicated follower of Morgan’s matches, tuning in from wherever he happens to be in the world. While it has been more difficult for Morgan to attend his brother’s gigs, he recently made it to a Good Neighbours concert in Manchester during their UK tour—an occasion Oli described as particularly special.
The brothers now share an unexpected link beyond football and music. Both have appeared in the popular video game series EA Sports FC 25 and EA Sports FC 26. Good Neighbours’ songs feature on the soundtracks, while Morgan appears in-game as a professional player.
For siblings who grew up playing earlier editions of the franchise, the experience of being represented within the game—albeit in different forms—has been surreal. It serves as a testament to the varied paths their talents have taken.
Meanwhile, the predictions battle continues. The AI forecasts were generated simply by asking Microsoft Copilot to predict the upcoming Premier League scores. The technology’s analytical approach contrasts sharply with Sutton’s mix of instinct, experience, and now perhaps philosophical contemplation.
Sutton has long been known for his candid punditry and bold predictions. His weekly challenge is not just about numbers but also about pride. AI’s consistent accuracy has proven formidable, but football remains gloriously unpredictable—something Sutton will be hoping works in his favor.
The interactive nature of the competition allows readers to select their own scorelines as well. The most popular predictions contribute to league tables and scoreboards, creating a dynamic, community-driven contest.
As week 28 unfolds, the storyline is compelling: human intuition inspired by one of history’s greatest minds versus machine-generated probability models. Whether Einstein’s theoretical legacy can somehow inspire practical football foresight remains to be seen.
Regardless of the outcome, Sutton’s approach reflects the enduring charm of football debate. Statistics and data analytics play an ever-increasing role in modern sport, yet emotion, instinct, and humor still have their place.
In a season where AI leads the standings, Sutton’s Einstein-inspired strategy adds a playful twist. Perhaps genius does echo across time—or perhaps Premier League unpredictability will once again humble both man and machine.
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