Soccer Expert Chris Sutton Faces Off Against Singer Murs in Premier League Predictions

The Gunners' ten-match victorious run was ended by Sunderland before the global break, however can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," stated football expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus AI, readers and a variety of guests.

For the twelfth round, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

Murs' latest record, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of several charity football games down the years - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My side was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I still love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my daughter or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their Saturday soccer team," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a football club for a period too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our side for two or three years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

I still think this fixture will be fairly tight, however. Burnley are disciplined and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

The singer's pick: The Blues will be superior. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this season came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still that team's manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers continuing their run under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I am going to choose Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are doing well but the visitors have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign started, but they have impressed a several people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

A family member told me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will likely score again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or back the away side at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side pose much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive game for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

They have have lots of quality in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

As for Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the Premier League campaign so far.

Their performance in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not witnessed any other team rough up the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the close of last month.

But I am not do that. Rather, I really need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's home record, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be extremely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough fixture to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|