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Arsenal's ten-match victorious streak came to an end by Sunderland before the international hiatus, but can the Premier League leaders recover against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus AI, fans and a variety of special visitors.

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

Murs' new album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of several Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not planning a serious return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it even now 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 career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one 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 wife his partner have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already told Amelia 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 coaching their Saturday soccer team," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously was involved with a soccer team for a period too.

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our side for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this fixture will be quite tight, however. The Clarets are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to choose Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two games - albeit both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only away win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno was previously Forest coach.

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - will it be West Ham extending their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

I am going to go with Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign started, but they have impressed a few people under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

My son told me to select Bees striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the road this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will try to hit them on the break but I think the home manager's side pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer'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 quite close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six games.

Fulham have have plenty of quality in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the unexpected success of the Premier League season so far.

Their performance in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to back the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the close of last month.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home record, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be absolutely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and also that the hosts are on a poor run... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 games in all competitions, but might they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|