Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure following a challenging start to the season as his team prepares to face rivals Leeds on Saturday. BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton noted, "I cannot remember the last time Leeds were seen as favourites going into this fixture, but I don't fancy Manchester United's chances at all. Leeds are just a much more rounded team. Their fans must be relishing this game."

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Sutton is predicting outcomes for all 380 Premier League matches this season, competing against AI, BBC Sport readers, and various guests. In week seven, he takes on Ipswich Town supporter and former heavyweight boxing champion Fabio Wardley. Wardley is set to reclaim his WBO title in a rematch against Daniel Dubois on Saturday at London's O2 Arena. The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN, with commentary available on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Sutton stated, "I beat Fabio last time - he's from Ipswich so he doesn't stand a chance of beating me. But good luck to him on Saturday night, and I hope he wins his rematch - he's got a better chance against Dubois than he has against me."

Ipswich, which took 19 matches to secure three wins the last time it was in the Premier League during the 2024-25 season, has already matched that total in just six games this year. Wardley highlighted the importance of player turnover after promotion, stating, "Whenever you get promoted, there is going to be a large amount of player turnover because you need game-changers at this level." He expressed confidence in the team's strong start, emphasizing their resilience.

"Three wins from six games is a great start for any team coming up from the Championship, and the boys are doing really well right now," Wardley added. He attended the opening game against Sunderland and the recent victory against Fulham, both marked by last-minute goals, demonstrating the team's character.

Sutton's predictions for the weekend include a draw between Liverpool and Brentford, and he expressed skepticism about the Reds' defensive vulnerabilities. He believes Liverpool's recent Champions League victory over LASK was somewhat misleading given their defensive issues, predicting a 2-2 draw.

For Fulham's crucial match against Hull, Sutton suggested a 3-1 win, indicating that the team's performances have not yet matched their results. He pointed out the pressure on Fulham's manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who is still seeking his first league victory.

In the game between Manchester City and Ipswich, Sutton expects City to dominate, predicting a 4-0 win. Wardley acknowledged the challenge of facing City but remained optimistic, noting the importance of an underdog mentality. He predicted a possible 1-1 draw.

In the week’s predictions, AI emerged as the top performer, earning 80 points with accurate outcomes and an exact score, while Sutton achieved 40 points. Sutton remarked that he correctly predicted Manchester City's win at Liverpool.

Overall, the predictions for the weekend's matches reflect a blend of expectation and uncertainty as teams navigate the early weeks of the season.