Soccer Expert Sutton Battles Singer Murs in Top Flight Predictions

The Gunners' 10-game victorious run came to an end by the Black Cats before the international hiatus, however can the English top division frontrunners bounce back against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," stated soccer expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest 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 term, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a range of special visitors.

For the twelfth round, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

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

Soccer and Family Life

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of multiple charity football matches over time - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a player.

"{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 was substituted in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"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 uncertainty 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 preparing for the moment that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of 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 probably be coaching their Saturday football side," he added.

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

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. 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!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite tight, however. Burnley are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

Olly's pick: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple games - albeit 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 won two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's sole away victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - will it be West Ham extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

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

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign began, but they have impressed a several observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

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

Thiago will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much fortune on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are always decent at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a many scores but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

Regarding the Black Cats, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

The away side's display in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed any other team rough up the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the close of October.

However I am not going to do that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's home form, the only side they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know Sunderland are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have still been decent at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but could they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|