Football Analyst Sutton Takes On Artist Olly Murs in Premier League Forecasts

Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global break, but can the Premier League frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

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

"Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

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

In week 12, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

The singer's new record, Knees Up, is out on Friday.

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of several charity football matches over time - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "The side was losing 3-1 when I came off 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 joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. 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 properly 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 preparing for the time that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already told Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their Saturday football team," he added.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously was involved with a soccer team for a while too.

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our team for several seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their offense is already stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this game will be fairly tight, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their only at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This smells of a 1-1 tie to me, but I am actually going to go with the London side to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their past two games - 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 won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

West Ham's sole on the road victory this season came at Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I go with here - will it be West Ham extending their streak under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

I am going to choose the Cherries, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

A family member told me to select Bees forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

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

The Bees have not had much fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the break but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many scores but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have got lots of talent in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

As for Sunderland, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight season so far.

Their display in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen any other team rough up the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of last month.

But I am not going to choose that. Rather, I truly need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be absolutely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been decent at home this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough fixture to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|