Soccer Analyst Chris Sutton Battles Artist Murs in Top Flight Forecasts

The Gunners' 10-game victorious run came to an end by Sunderland before the global hiatus, however will the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

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

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against AI, fans and a variety of special visitors.

For week 12, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United supporter.

Murs' latest record, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Football and Family Experiences

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of several charity football matches over time - but he is not intending a serious return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "My team was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I still love football, but I injured my knee 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 risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Plus 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 gearing up for the moment that my child or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already told my wife that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be coaching their weekend soccer side," he said.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously was involved with 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 managed our side for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their offense is now stronger with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with the London side to edge it for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple games - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's only away victory this campaign came at Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers extending their streak under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

I am going to go with Bournemouth, because I think what occurred against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the campaign started, but they have surprised a several people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their last four games.

A family member advised me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

The forward will likely score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great success on the road this term, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side pose much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it actually turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have got plenty of quality in their team but it nonetheless feels like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

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

The away side's display in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the end of last month.

But I am not going to choose that. Rather, I truly need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the sole team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a poor run... but they have nonetheless been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|