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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak came to an end by Sunderland prior to the global break, however will the English top division frontrunners bounce back against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still manage to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a range of special visitors.

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

The singer's new record, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several charity football matches over time - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I came off 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 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 41 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 time that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I won't 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 team," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a football club for a while too.

"My father did it with us when I was a child, 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 excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

I still think this fixture will be quite tight, though. Burnley are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It smells of a 1-1 tie to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

Olly's prediction: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple matches - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, the Hammers won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they appear strong again.

West Ham's only away victory this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict 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 think what happened against Villa was a blip.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season started, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their last four matches.

My son told me to get Brentford forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

The forward will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the break but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually turns out to be quite close. 1-1

The computer'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 games.

They have got lots of quality in their squad but it still feels like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

As for the Black Cats, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. 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 able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the close of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the only side they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be extremely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that the hosts are on a poor streak... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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