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Arsenal's 10-game winning streak came to an end by Sunderland prior to the global break, but can the English top division leaders bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

"The Spurs manager will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, against AI, readers and a range of guests.

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

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

Soccer and Family Life

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "My side was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt 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 risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not force football on our children but I've already told my wife that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their Saturday soccer side," he said.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly was involved with a football club for a while too.

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our team for several seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

This suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple games - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, the Hammers secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's sole on the road victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I predict here - will it be the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the season began, but they have surprised a several people under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their last four games.

My son advised me to select Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. Brentford will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's side pose much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many goals 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 fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

They have got lots of quality in their team but it nonetheless feels like they could be sucked into a relegation fight.

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

The away side's display in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not seen any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to support the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting Fulham 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 choose that. Instead, I truly need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the sole team they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

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

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but might they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|