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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak was ended by Sunderland prior to the global break, but can the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham 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.

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

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a range of special visitors.

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

Murs' latest record, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Football and Family Experiences

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of several charity football games over time - but he is not planning a serious return as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "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 want!

"I still love football, but I hurt 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 unpredictability of the game means it's too risky for me in my career to do it seriously again.

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

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't push 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 football team," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously owned a soccer team for a period too.

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is already stronger with Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be fairly close, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple games - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked 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 do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only away victory this campaign came at Forest in August, when their manager Nuno was still Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

I will choose the Cherries, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a few people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

My son advised me to select Brentford forward 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 back the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great success on the road this season, and Brighton are always decent at their stadium. The visitors will try to hit them on the break but I feel the home manager's side pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it in reality proves to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive game for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six matches.

Fulham have have plenty of talent in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

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

The away side's performance in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive outcomes because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's home form, the only team they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be extremely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that the hosts are on a bad streak... but they have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but might they be among the sides who profit from the {international break|