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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak was ended by Sunderland prior to the international break, but can the Premier League leaders bounce back against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

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

"The Spurs manager will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."

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

For the twelfth round, he faces singer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

The singer's latest album, the new release, is out on Friday.

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not planning a serious return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "The side was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they went on 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 even now 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 profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one 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 chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't force football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their Saturday football team," he said.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our team for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

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

It suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their past two games - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

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

West Ham's only away win this season came at Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno was previously Forest coach.

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

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are doing well but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a several people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their last four matches.

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

Thiago will probably score again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much success on the road this season, and Brighton are always decent at their stadium. The visitors will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a many scores but it in reality proves to be quite close. 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 matches.

Fulham have got lots of quality in their team but it nonetheless feels like they could be sucked into a drop zone fight.

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

The away side's display in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to back the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the end of last month.

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

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but could they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|