Soccer Expert Chris Sutton Faces Off Against Artist Murs in Premier League Forecasts

The Gunners' 10-game victorious run came to an end by Sunderland before the global hiatus, however can the Premier League frontrunners recover against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this season - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still manage to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus AI, readers and a range of special visitors.

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

The singer's latest record, Knees Up, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Life

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "My team was losing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Plus I am forty-one now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have two children, Madison and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I will not force football on our kids but I've already told Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their weekend football side," he added.

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

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is already stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite close, however. The Clarets are well organised and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple games - although both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' only away victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I go with here - will it be the Hammers continuing their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I will choose the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are doing well but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have surprised a few people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four matches.

My son told me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

The forward will probably score again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much success on the travel this term, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's side pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it actually turns out to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for Fulham, who have lost five of their past six matches.

Fulham have have plenty of quality in their team but it still seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly able of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the close of October.

But I am not do that. Rather, I truly need to carry on going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's home form, the sole team they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely eager for a good result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a poor run... but they have nonetheless been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|