Soccer Expert Sutton Battles Artist Olly Murs in Premier League Predictions

Arsenal's 10-game winning run came to an end by the Black Cats prior to the international hiatus, but will the Premier League leaders recover against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," stated soccer expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager 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."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a range of guests.

For the twelfth round, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

The singer's new record, the new release, is out on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of several charity football matches over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "The side was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I still love football, but I hurt my knee 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 properly again.

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

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't 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 managing their weekend soccer team," he added.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously owned a football club for a while too.

"My father did it with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He coached our team for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from injury but their offense is now more potent with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite tight, however. Burnley are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two games - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look strong again.

West Ham's only away victory this campaign came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno was previously Forest manager.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a several observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their past four matches.

My son advised me to select Bees forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

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

The Bees have not had great success on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

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

AI's prediction: 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.

Fulham have have lots of quality in their team but it still 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.

The away side's display in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not seen any other team rough up the Gunners like that this season, 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 roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the close of October.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the only team they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be extremely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but they have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but could they be among the teams who profit from the {international break|