Football Analyst Sutton Takes On Singer Murs in Top Flight Forecasts

Arsenal's 10-game winning run was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global break, however can the English top division 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 manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," remarked soccer expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus AI, readers and a variety of special visitors.

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

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

Football and Family Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other evening for a friend of mine," he said. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I still love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

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

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not force football on our children 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 coaching their Saturday football team," he said.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a football club for a while too.

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He managed our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for their star's comeback from injury but their attack is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be fairly tight, though. The Clarets are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third Premier 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 lost their past two matches - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' sole on the road win this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their boss Nuno was previously that team's manager.

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

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but the visitors have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign began, but they have impressed a few people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their last four games.

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

Thiago will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back the away side at Amex Stadium.

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

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a huge game for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six games.

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

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

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

The sensible thing to do to back the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Rather, I really need to continue going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's home record, the only side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that the hosts are on a poor streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but could they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|