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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak came to an end by Sunderland before the global hiatus, however can the English top division leaders bounce back against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan 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 campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus AI, readers and a variety of special visitors.

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

The singer's new album, Knees Up, is out on Friday.

Football and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, 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 uncertainty of the game 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 all 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."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I won't force football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their weekend football side," he said.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our side for several 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 wait a bit longer for their star's return from fitness issues but their offense is now more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be fairly tight, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

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

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

In contrast, West Ham won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only away win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - can West Ham extending their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign began, but they have surprised a several observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their past four matches.

A family member advised me to get Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

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

They have not had great fortune on the road this season, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at home. Brentford will attempt to attack on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have got lots of talent in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone fight.

As for Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

Their performance in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not seen anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of October.

But I am not going to do that. Rather, I really need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

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

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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