Soccer Analyst Sutton Faces Off Against Singer Olly Murs in Top Flight Forecasts

The Gunners' 10-game winning run was ended by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, however will the English top division leaders bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," stated soccer expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still find a way to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against AI, fans and a range of guests.

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

Murs' new album, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he said. "The side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into 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 game means it's too risky for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not all 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 chooses to play instead."

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

"I will not force football on our children but I've already told Amelia that if they do 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 team," he added.

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

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our side for several seasons and had a wonderful time 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

The Blues might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their offense is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite close, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This smells of a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their previous couple matches - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, the Hammers won two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

West Ham's sole away victory this season came at Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

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

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well 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 favourites for the drop before the campaign began, but they have impressed a several people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

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

The forward will likely score again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the road this term, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at their stadium. Brentford will try to hit them on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of goals but it actually turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

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

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

Their performance in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the end of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the only side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be absolutely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to call. The Reds have lost seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but could they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|