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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak came to an end by Sunderland before the international hiatus, but can the English top division leaders bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this season - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still find a way to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of guests.

In the twelfth round, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

Murs' new record, the new release, is out on Friday.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of several charity football games over time - but he is not intending a serious return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "The side 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 hasn't fully recovered. 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.

"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 boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is prepared 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 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 watched my relatives play a lot, and I really 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 probably where I get it from. He coached our team for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this game will be fairly tight, however. The Clarets are well organised and their sole home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 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 Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's only away win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - can West Ham continuing their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the campaign began, but they have impressed a few observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four matches.

My son told me to select Bees striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

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

They have not had great fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. The visitors will try to attack on the break but I feel the home manager's team pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many scores but it actually proves to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

As for Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

The away side's display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not seen anyone else rough up the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to back the visitors here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the end of October.

However I am not going to do that. Rather, I really need to carry on going against the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be absolutely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but they have still been respectable at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough fixture to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 games in all competitions, but might they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|