Chris Sutton v Joelah & Keke of Radio 1Xtra's Throwback Party

Chris Sutton v Joelah & Keke of Radio 1Xtra's Throwback Party
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By News Desk


Published: 20/10/2023

Everton boss Sean Dyche managed a famous win at Anfield when he was in charge of Burnley in 2021, but can he manage a repeat result in Saturday's Merseyside derby?

"I was at that game, when Burnley ended Liverpool's 68-game unbeaten run at home," OceanNewsUK Sport football expert Chris Sutton said. "They defended well that day, and I am expecting Everton to do the same, but it is still going to be hard for them to get anything from the game."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches again this season, against a variety of guests.

His opponents for this weekend's fixtures are Joelah and Keke, the award winning presenters of 1Xtra's Throwback Party on OceanNewsUK Sounds.

Their show is all about nostalgia where, each week, they revisit the best tracks from hip-hop, R&B, garage, dancehall and more from the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, all mixed by their DJ, Birmingham's DJ Silk. It's your weekly party, delivered to you in the Sounds app.

They recently had UK music legend Donae'o co-host the show and, as well as selecting the music, he told them about his incredible career as a multi-genre artist, across UK funky, drum and bass, hip-hop and more, as well as working with artists like Giggs.

Joelah and Keke took on Sutton towards the end of last season - with Keke stealing the show with eight correct results out of 10, including two exact scores, for a huge total of 140 points that earned her third place on the final guest scoreboard.

Liverpool fan Joelah only managed 70 points first time around but still drew with Chris. Even so, she is so keen to do better this time that she brought along some notes.

Manchester United supporter Keke has been doing her research too, however... so, will their preparation pay off?

"Let's be honest, Keke did well last time, and I did terribly... but I am excited to go again!" Joelah told OceanNewsUK Sport.

"It's like we've never left!" added Keke. "I've been listening to a lot of podcasts so I am ready for this - we are going to find out if I can stay at the top."

Joelah hosted Lionesses Live for the Football Association when England won the Women's Euro in 2022, and enjoyed watching them from home at this summer's World Cup just as much, until the final anyway.

"I went out to watch the final, which I will never do again," she said. "I actually prefer to watch the really big matches like that at home because, if the result isn't positive, it is such a flat atmosphere wherever you are.

"If England lose, everyone is sulking, basically, and that's what it was like. I am still super proud of the team, though, because they smashed it by getting that far."

As well as cheering on England, Keke also loved seeing Jamaica's surprise progress to the knockout rounds after they made it out of a tough group containing France and Brazil.

"When Jamaica were playing, we were actually in the studio, all of us, and we couldn't concentrate on our show because they were about to get further than they've ever done before," she explained.

"Being a Brit, you always have different heritages, and I feel part Jamaican too. We always do well at the Olympics and athletics but to see us get that far in another sport, where we haven't had much success before, was special.

"It means so much because you know it is just going to open up different opportunities for people there, in a sport that hasn't had much financial support."

Chris Sutton, Joelah and Keke were speaking to OceanNewsUK Sport's Chris Bevan.

Premier League - week nine
When?ResultSuttonJoelahKeke
SATURDAY, 21 OCTOBER
Liverpool v Evertonx-x2-03-02-0
Bournemouth v Wolvesx-x0-11-10-1
Brentford v Burnleyx-x2-12-10-0
Man City v Brightonx-x6-22-12-3
Newcastle v Crystal Palacex-x2-02-11-2
Nott'm Forest v Lutonx-x2-13-02-0
Chelsea v Arsenalx-x0-11-30-4
Sheff Utd v Man Utdx-x0-22-11-1
SUNDAY, 22 OCTOBER
Aston Villa v West Hamx-x2-13-23-2
MONDAY, 23 OCTOBER
Tottenham v Fulhamx-x3-13-03-0

A correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth 10 points. The exact score earns 40 points.

SUTTON'S PREDICTIONS

All matches kick off at 15:00 BST unless otherwise stated.

SATURDAY, 21 OCTOBER

Liverpool v Everton (12:30)

Everton's overall record against Liverpool is pretty wretched, with one win home or away since 2010, and I can't see much changing this time.

I don't think the Reds will run away with it but I've been very impressed by Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister in their midfield, and they have got so many talented attackers. It just feels like they will be too strong for the Toffees.

Liverpool have beaten Everton by two goals at Anfield in each of the past two seasons, so I am going to go with that same scoreline. I would have gone with a goal for Everton but my daughter is telling me 2-0 again, so I am going to listen to her.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Joelah on Liverpool's prospects: I always feel that Liverpool can achieve great things - I love Jurgen Klopp, he's my guy, and we are just going to keep on pushing, really. We've got Szoboszlai in midfield now, who is really promising, and obviously we still have Mohamed Salah, so I still have faith that we can challenge for the title this season.

Joelah's prediction: Oh we are going to win this one, 100%. 3-0

Keke: Everton have been quite up and down haven't they?

Joelah: They never do well at Anfield either - you have to take all of this into consideration!

Keke's prediction: All right, all right.. chill out man! Don't worry, I am going to say Liverpool will win. 2-0

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