Soccer Expert Sutton Faces Off Against Artist Murs in Premier League Predictions

Arsenal's ten-match victorious run was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global hiatus, however will the English top division leaders recover against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

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

"Frank 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."

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

In week 12, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

The singer's latest record, the new release, is available on Friday.

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{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 proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I still love football, but I injured my joint 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 game means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I won't push football on our children but I've previously told Amelia that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their weekend soccer team," he added.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our side for several seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

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

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

Olly's prediction: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

In contrast, the Hammers won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' sole on the road win this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno was still Forest coach.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - can West Ham continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign started, but they have surprised a few people under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their last four matches.

A family member told me to get Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

The forward will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at home. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

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

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive game for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their last six games.

Fulham have got plenty of talent in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a relegation fight.

Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League season so far.

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

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the end of October.

However I am not do that. Rather, I really need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's home record, the only team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad streak... but Fulham have still been respectable at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but might they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|