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Arsenal's 10-game winning streak was ended by Sunderland before the global hiatus, however will the English top division leaders bounce back against local foes 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 match," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

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

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus AI, fans and a variety of special visitors.

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

Murs' latest record, the new release, is out on Friday.

Football and Family Life

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a successful singer and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "My side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Plus 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 moment that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

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

"I will not force football on our kids but I've previously told my wife that if they happen to 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 added.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our team for several seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this game will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are disciplined and their only at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

The singer'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 - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only on the road win this campaign came at Forest in August, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - can the Hammers extending their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

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

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

A family member advised me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had much success on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently strong at their stadium. The visitors will try to attack on the break but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually proves to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have got lots of quality in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

The away side's display in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of October.

But I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at the home side's home form, the only side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

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

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but could they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|