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Arsenal's 10-game winning run came to an end by Sunderland prior to the international break, however will the Premier League leaders bounce back against local foes Spurs this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," stated football expert 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 typically still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of special visitors.

For week 12, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

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

Football and Family Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of several charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "The side was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up for the time that my child or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I won't push football on our kids but I've previously told my wife that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their Saturday soccer side," he added.

"I watched 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 coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their offense is already stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are disciplined and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive 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

The Cherries 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 surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only away victory this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still that team's manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - can the Hammers extending their run under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

I will go with the Cherries, because I believe what occurred against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season began, but they have impressed a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

A family member advised me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much success on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at home. The visitors will try to attack on the break but I feel the home manager's side pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: 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

It is a massive 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 fight.

Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

Their display in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen any other team disrupt the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to back the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting Fulham 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. Rather, I really need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the only side they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a good 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 doing well and also that the hosts are on a poor run... but Fulham have still been decent at home this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but could they be among the sides who profit from the {international break|