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Arsenal's ten-match victorious streak was ended by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, but can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

"Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

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

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

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

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "My side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I still love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my child or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank 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 already told Amelia that if they do 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 truly got into it, and I clearly was involved with a soccer team for a period too.

"My father did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our side for two or three years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their offense is already stronger 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 sole home losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to go with the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their past two matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

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

West Ham's sole away win this season came at Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest manager.

So, what on earth do I predict here - will it be West Ham extending their run under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have picked up under their boss. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have surprised a few people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

My son told me to get Bees striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much success on the road this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at home. The visitors will attempt to attack on the break but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many goals but it in reality proves to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive game for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their last six games.

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

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

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

The logical choice would be to support the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the close of last month.

But I am not choose that. Rather, I really need to continue going against the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's home record, the only team 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 secure three much-needed points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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