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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, however will the Premier League frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," remarked soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against AI, fans and a range of special visitors.

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

Murs' new record, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Football and Family Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "My side was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly 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 preparing for the moment that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is ready 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 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 Saturday football team," he said.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned a soccer team for a while too.

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He managed our side for several seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for their star's comeback from injury but their attack is now more potent with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

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

It suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple games - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, the Hammers secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

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

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

I will choose Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are doing well but the visitors have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their last four matches.

My son advised me to select Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side pose much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

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

As for Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

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

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are obviously able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the end of last month.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I truly need to continue going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive outcomes because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a positive 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 doing well and also that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to call. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 games in all competitions, but might they be among the teams who profit from the {international break|