Football Expert Sutton Battles Singer Olly Murs in Premier League Predictions

Arsenal's 10-game victorious run came to an end by Sunderland before the international break, however will the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Spurs 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 game," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

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

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, against AI, fans and a range of guests.

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

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

Football and Family Life

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "The side was trailing 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 continue to 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 uncertainty of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career 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 preparing for the moment that my child or son chooses to play instead."

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I won't force 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 coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their Saturday football side," he added.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly was involved with a soccer team for a while too.

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

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 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 offense is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be quite close, though. Burnley are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their past two matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

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

The Hammers' only away victory this season came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest coach.

So, what exactly do I predict here - can West Ham continuing their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under their boss. 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 impressed a several people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their past four games.

My son told me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

The forward will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless 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 the Seagulls are always decent at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the break but I think the home manager's side pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of goals but it actually proves to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a huge fixture for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

Fulham have have lots of quality in their squad but it still 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 display 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 term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to back the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of last month.

However I am not do that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole team they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be extremely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad run... but they have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to predict. The Reds 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|