Soccer Expert Chris Sutton Takes On Artist Murs in Premier League Forecasts

Arsenal's 10-game winning streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the international break, however will the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," remarked soccer expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best 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 artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of guests.

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

The singer's latest record, the new release, is out 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 Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "The 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 want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still 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 career to do it seriously again.

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the time that my child or boy 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 emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't force football on our children but I've already told my wife that if they happen to get the bug 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 observed my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly was involved with a football club for a period too.

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our team for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for their star's return from injury but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite close, though. Burnley are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am actually 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

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their past two games - although both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' only away victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - can the Hammers extending their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

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

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season started, but they have impressed a several observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four matches.

My son told me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or back Brentford at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great fortune on the road this term, and Brighton are consistently strong at home. The visitors will try to attack on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

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

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

They have got lots of quality in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

Regarding Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. 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 logical choice would be to back the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the end of October.

However I am not choose that. Rather, I really need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home form, the sole team they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 games in all competitions, but could they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|