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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak was ended by Sunderland before the international break, but can the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," remarked football expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, against AI, fans and a variety of guests.

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

Murs' latest album, the new release, is out on Friday.

Football and Family Life

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple charity football matches down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Additionally 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 time 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 emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

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

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

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our team for several years and had great fun with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their attack is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side 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: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple games - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by 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 home, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' sole away win this campaign came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

So, what exactly do I predict here - can the Hammers extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

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

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the campaign began, but they have impressed a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four games.

My son told me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

The forward will probably score again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had much fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality turns out to be rather close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive game for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

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

Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

Their performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not seen anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of October.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive outcomes because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the sole team they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware Sunderland are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a poor run... but Fulham have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|