Football Analyst Chris Sutton Faces Off Against Singer Olly Murs in Premier League Forecasts

Arsenal's ten-match winning run came to an end by Sunderland before the global break, however will the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still find a way to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of special visitors.

For the twelfth round, he faces singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

Murs' new album, the new release, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a player.

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

"I still love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and Albert, 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 my wife that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be managing their weekend soccer side," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a soccer team for a period too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our team for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

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 attack is already stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be quite close, however. Burnley are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am actually going to choose Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their previous couple games - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this campaign came at Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's coach.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I will go with Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign began, but they have surprised a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

My son advised me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

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

They have not had great fortune on the road this season, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually proves to be quite close. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six matches.

Fulham have got plenty of talent in their team 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 top flight campaign so far.

Their display in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to back the visitors here, because they are obviously able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of last month.

However I am not do that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's home record, the sole team they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but might they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|