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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak came to an end by Sunderland before the global break, however will the Premier League leaders recover against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked football specialist Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still manage to win."

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

In the twelfth round, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

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

Football and Family Life

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "The team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to 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 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 happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the time that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already told my wife that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be managing their weekend football team," he said.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously was involved with a football club for a period too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our team for two or three years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their offense is now stronger with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

I still think this game will be fairly close, though. Burnley are disciplined and their only home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to edge it 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

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 thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, West Ham secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look strong again.

West Ham's only away win this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno was previously Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - will it be West Ham continuing their run under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I am going to choose the Cherries, because I believe what happened against Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but the visitors have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the season started, but they have surprised a several observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their last four matches.

A family member told me to select Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

The forward will probably score again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or back the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great fortune on the road this season, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 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 quite close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their last six games.

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

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's display in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not witnessed any other team rough up the Gunners like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the close of last month.

However I am not do that. Instead, I truly need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's home record, the only side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know the visitors 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

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but could they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|