Soccer Expert Chris Sutton Faces Off Against Singer Olly Murs in Premier League Forecasts

Arsenal's 10-game winning run was ended by Sunderland before the international break, however will the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked football specialist Chris Sutton.

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus AI, fans and a range of special visitors.

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

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

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of several charity football matches down the years - but he is not intending a professional return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I still love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too risky for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Plus 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 daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not force football on our kids 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 probably be managing their Saturday football side," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously was involved with 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 side for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from fitness issues but their attack is now stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly tight, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

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

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they appear strong again.

The Hammers' only on the road victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their boss Nuno was still that team's coach.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers extending their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four matches.

A family member advised me to select Bees striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely score again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

They have not had much fortune on the road this term, and the Seagulls are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality proves to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer'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 matches.

They have have plenty of quality in their squad but it still seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the surprise package of the Premier League campaign so far.

Their performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed any other team rough up the Gunners like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to back the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of last month.

However I am not do that. Instead, I really need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good results because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be extremely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but could they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|