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Arsenal's 10-game winning streak came to an end by Sunderland before the international break, however will the English top division leaders recover against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still find a way to win."

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

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

The singer's latest album, the new release, is available on the weekend.

Football and Family Experiences

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a star of several charity football games down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "My side was trailing 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 want!

"I still love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish 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.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my child or boy decides to play instead."

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

"I will not push football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their weekend soccer side," he said.

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

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our side for several seasons 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 Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for their star's return from injury but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly close, however. The Clarets are well organised and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

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

West Ham's only on the road win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno was previously Forest manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under Nuno, or the home side responding?

I am going to choose Bournemouth, because I believe what occurred against Aston Villa was a blip.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI'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 impressed a few people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four games.

A family member told me to get Brentford striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

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

They have not had great fortune on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at home. Brentford will try to attack on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: This could be a match where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it actually turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a huge game for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

Fulham have have lots of quality in their team but it nonetheless feels like they could be dragged into a relegation fight.

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

Their performance in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not seen any other team rough up the Gunners like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of last month.

However I am not going to choose that. Rather, I truly need to carry on going against the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's home record, the only team they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely desperate for a good result, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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