🔗 Share this article

The Gunners' 10-game winning streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global break, but will the Premier League leaders bounce back against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

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

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against AI, readers and a range of special visitors.

In the twelfth round, he faces singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

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

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "The team was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they went on 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 still isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I won't push football on our kids 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 coaching badges - and I will probably be coaching their Saturday soccer side," 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 father did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our team for two or three years and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be quite close, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-2

The singer's pick: Chelsea will be superior. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple games - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's only away victory this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest coach.

So, what exactly do I predict here - will it be the Hammers extending their streak under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

I will choose the Cherries, because I believe what occurred against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

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

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a few observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

A family member told me to select Brentford forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer 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 Amex Stadium.

They have not had great fortune on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are always decent at their stadium. Brentford will try to hit them on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many goals but it actually turns out to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive fixture for Fulham, who have lost five of their past six games.

They have got lots of quality in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

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

Their display in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland 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 Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of last month.

However I am not going to choose that. Rather, I really need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the only side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be extremely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and also that the hosts are on a poor run... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but might they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|