Football Expert Chris Sutton Faces Off Against Artist Murs in Premier League Forecasts

Arsenal's ten-match victorious streak came to an end by Sunderland prior to the global break, but can the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," remarked football 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."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus AI, readers and a variety of special visitors.

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

The singer's new album, Knees Up, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a star of multiple charity football games over time - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "My side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I hope 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 41 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 daughter or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I won't force football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their weekend soccer side," he said.

"I observed 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 dad did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our side for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their offense is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly tight, though. The Clarets are well organised and their sole home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked 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 home, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' sole away victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno was previously that team's manager.

So, what exactly do I predict here - will it be West Ham continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for relegation before the season began, but they have impressed a few observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their last four games.

A family member told me to get Bees forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably 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 much success on the road this season, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at home. Brentford will try to attack on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it in reality turns out to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

As for Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.

The away side's performance in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able 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 do that. Rather, I really need to carry on going against the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's home form, the only side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be extremely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and also that the hosts are on a poor streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but might they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|