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Former Premier League winner Chris Sutton has predicted West Ham\u2019s trip to Newcastle on Sunday evening.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the biggest game of the season so far for Nuno Espirito Santo\u2019s side, who will overtake Tottenham with a victory.<\/p>\n

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Many believe the Hammers will avoid relegation if they beat Newcastle, as Spurs face rivals Chelsea on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

However, Sutton expects West Ham to suffer more disappointment, even though they will be \u201cabsolutely desperate.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Between 1-10, how would you rate West Ham\u2019s survival chances if they beat Newcastle? \ud83d\ude2c<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Chris Sutton predicts Newcastle vs West Ham draw<\/h2>\n

Sutton initially explained that he did not \u201cfeel sorry\u201d for West Ham following their disallowed equaliser against Arsenal.<\/p>\n

The ex-Blackburn and Chelsea striker thought Pablo Felipe clearly fouled David Raya, so the VAR made the right decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t feel sorry for West Ham after their defeat by Arsenal last week,\u201d Sutton wrote in his BBC Sport column.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a foul on Gunners goalkeeper David Raya for their goal, which was disallowed, and the fact they are in the relegation zone is because of the way they have played all season.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for the Newcastle game, Sutton is not convinced West Ham will deliver a match-winning performance despite their desperation.<\/p>\n

He has predicted a 1-1 draw at St. James\u2019 Park, which would not significantly help the Hammers in the relegation battle.<\/p>\n

Sutton continued: \u201cNow this is an enormous game for the Hammers, and it is an absolutely \u2018must-win\u2019 for them.<\/p>\n

\u201cNewcastle were very poor when they lost at London Stadium in November, and you wouldn\u2019t say they are in much better form at the moment.<\/p>\n

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Let us know your prediction for West Ham\u2019s trip to Newcastle! \ud83e\udd1e<\/h3>\n

Our away record has been woeful this season! \ud83d\ude2c<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cMagpies boss Eddie Howe realises the importance of finishing the season strongly for his own future, and I don\u2019t see his side losing this.<\/p>\n

\u201cWest Ham will be absolutely desperate to get the win, but I am going for a draw and, if anyone does win it, it will be Newcastle. Sutton\u2019s prediction: 1-1.\u201d<\/p>\n

A draw away to Newcastle would normally be a good result, but it would be a major problem this weekend.<\/p>\n

It would mean that Tottenham have the chance to confirm their survival at Stamford Bridge in a few days.<\/p>\n

West Ham have no choice but to beat Eddie Howe\u2019s team and ensure that the relegation fight goes to the final day.<\/p>\n

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