Soccer Expert Sutton Battles Singer Olly Murs in Premier League Predictions

Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak was ended by Sunderland prior to the global break, but can the English top division frontrunners recover against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a variety of guests.

In week 12, he faces singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

The singer's new album, the new release, is out on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not planning a serious return as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "My side was losing 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 continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I wish 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.

"Plus I am forty-one now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I won't push football on our children but I've already 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 said.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He coached our team for two or three years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for their star's return from injury but their offense is now stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

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

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their past two matches - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, West Ham won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

The Hammers' only on the road win this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I think what occurred against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the season started, but they have impressed a several observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their past four games.

A family member told me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely score again on the weekend 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 road this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it in reality proves to be rather close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have lost five of their past six matches.

Fulham have have lots of talent in their team but it nonetheless feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone battle.

As for Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the top flight campaign so far.

Their display in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We have not witnessed anyone else rough up the North London side like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of October.

However I am not going to do that. Instead, I truly need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home record, the only team they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough fixture to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 games in all competitions, but might they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|