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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak was ended by Sunderland before the global hiatus, however will the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of special visitors.

For week 12, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

Murs' new album, the new release, is available on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a star of several Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty 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 everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up for the time that my daughter or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I will not force 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 likely be coaching their Saturday soccer team," he said.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously was involved with a football club for a while too.

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our side for two or three seasons 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

The Blues might have to be patient for their star's return from injury but their offense is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly close, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

It suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to go with the London side to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, West Ham won two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' sole away win this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their boss Nuno was previously Forest coach.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can West Ham continuing their streak under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

I will choose the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Aston Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 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 campaign started, but they have surprised a several observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four games.

A family member advised me to get Brentford forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. The visitors will try to attack on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually turns out to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive game for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their past six games.

Fulham have have plenty of talent in their squad but it still seems like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

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

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not seen anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the end of October.

But I am not choose that. Rather, I truly need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good results because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but might they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|