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

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

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

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

Murs' latest record, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a star of several charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I still 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 uncertainty of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession 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 happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the time that my child or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"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 manager qualifications - and I will likely be coaching their weekend soccer team," he added.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly was involved with a soccer team for a period too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our side for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

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

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

Olly's pick: Chelsea will be superior. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two matches - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's only on the road victory this campaign came at Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - will it be the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I am going to go with Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Villa was a blip.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the campaign began, but they have surprised a few people under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their past four games.

My son advised me to get Bees striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

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 much fortune on the road this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. The visitors will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many scores but it in reality proves to be quite close. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive fixture for Fulham, who have lost five of their past six matches.

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

Regarding the Black Cats, well 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 anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the end of October.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I truly need to carry on going against the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's home form, the sole team they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will pick up three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a bad streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough fixture to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|