Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure as his team prepares to face Fulham on Sunday, just ahead of the three-week international break. BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton noted that a poor start to the season can lead to a difficult few weeks, stating, "Any negativity is going to just fester, really. There will be speculation about his future, along with all the talk about whether this is a good time to replace your manager." Although United is not alone in struggling, the upcoming match holds significant importance.

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Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, competing against AI, BBC Sport readers, and various guests. This week, he goes head-to-head with Johnny Marr, the legendary guitarist and Manchester City fan. Marr's new album, *The Age Of Everything*, releases on October 2.

On Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham's manager Roberto de Zerbi is under scrutiny despite substantial spending, as the team has yet to show improvement. Sutton criticized the lack of results, while acknowledging that other clubs have successfully revamped their squads. He predicts that Spurs will score their first league goal of the season but still lose, with a final score of 1-2.

Over at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Sutton anticipates Everton will defeat Ipswich, despite Ipswich’s commendable start to the season. He predicts a narrow victory for Everton at 1-0.

Later, Nottingham Forest will host Coventry City at City Ground. Sutton expects Forest to dominate the match and predicts a 2-0 win for them, noting the pressure on Coventry under manager Frank Lampard.

At Elland Road, Leeds United, under manager Daniel Farke, looks strong against Crystal Palace, who are struggling under new management. Sutton predicts Leeds will win 2-0.

At Etihad Stadium, Manchester City faces a tough contest against Sunderland. Sutton foresees a close match that City will win 2-1, highlighting the potential challenge of breaking down Sunderland’s robust defense.

Finally, Fulham will play Manchester United at Craven Cottage. Sutton believes Fulham will capitalize on United's defensive issues and predicts a 2-2 draw.

For week four, Sutton's performance matched that of Dorking Wanderers boss Marc White with four correct results but no exact scores, earning both 40 points. The AI performed better with one exact score, racking up 60 points. Remarkably, BBC Sport readers achieved their first weekly victory of the season, scoring a total of 40 points, also moving them up in the predictions table.

Notably, only two games resulted in correct predictions: Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Sunderland and Brighton's victory against Coventry. A major surprise occurred at Anfield, where 91% of predictions favored Liverpool to win, yet the match ended in a 0-0 draw.