Football Expert Chris Sutton Battles Singer Murs in Top Flight Predictions
The Gunners' 10-game winning run was ended by Sunderland before the international break, however can the Premier League frontrunners recover against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?
"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," stated football expert Chris Sutton.
"The Spurs manager will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."
The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a range of guests.
In the twelfth round, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.
Murs' new album, the new release, is out on the weekend.
Football and Family Experiences
Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a footballer.
"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "My team was losing 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 continue to love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.
"Additionally I am 41 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 time that my child or son chooses to play instead."
The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have a young family, Madison and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.
"I will not push football on our kids but I've previously told my wife that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be managing their Saturday football team," he added.
"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly was involved with a football club for a period too.
"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our team 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
Saturday, 22 November
- Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT
The Blues might have to be patient for their star's return from fitness issues but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.
In my opinion this game will be fairly close, however. Burnley are well organised and their sole home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.
This suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.
Sutton's forecast: 1-2
Olly's pick: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3
AI's prediction: 0-2
- Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT
The Cherries have lost their previous couple matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which surprised me.
In contrast, the Hammers won back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.
West Ham's sole away win this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's manager.
So, what on earth do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or the home side responding?
I will go with the Cherries, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.
The pundit's forecast: 2-0
The guest's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2
AI'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 impressed a few observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their past four games.
A family member told me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.
The forward will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.
They have not had much success on the road this season, and Brighton are always decent at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.
Sutton's prediction: 2-1
The singer's prediction: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually proves to be rather tight. 1-1
AI's outcome: 2-1
- Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT
This is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six matches.
They have have lots of quality in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.
Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.
The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed any other team rough up the North London side like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.
The logical choice to do to support 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 close of October.
But I am not do that. Rather, I really need to carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they evidently love to prove me wrong.
Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the only team they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be extremely eager for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three points.
The expert's prediction: 1-0
The guest's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a poor streak... but Fulham have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0
The algorithm's prediction: 2-0
- Anfield, 15:00 GMT
It is a hard one to call. The Reds have lost seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|
