Soccer Analyst Chris Sutton Takes On Artist Olly Murs in Premier League Forecasts

Arsenal's ten-match winning streak came to an end by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, however can the Premier League frontrunners recover against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked soccer expert Chris Sutton.

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

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, against artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of guests.

For the twelfth round, he faces singer 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 skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

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

"Plus 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 time that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

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

"I won't push football on our kids but I've previously told my wife that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their weekend football team," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly was involved with a football club for a period too.

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our side for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for their star's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, however. Burnley are disciplined and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their past two matches - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's sole away victory this season came at Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno was still that team's manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - will it be the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign started, but they have surprised a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four matches.

A family member told me to get Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago 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 great fortune on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at home. Brentford will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have got lots of quality in their team but it still seems like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

Regarding the Black Cats, indeed they are the surprise package of the top flight campaign so far.

Their performance in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not seen anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the end of last month.

But I am not going to choose that. Rather, I truly need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home record, the sole team they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|