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The Gunners' 10-game winning run was ended by Sunderland prior to the global hiatus, but can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

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

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still find a way to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against AI, fans and a variety of guests.

In week 12, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

Murs' new record, the new release, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled 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 planning a serious comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "My team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, 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 wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too risky 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 preparing for the moment that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"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 Saturday soccer side," he added.

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

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our side for several seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly tight, however. Burnley are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their previous couple games - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

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

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

So, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

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

Thiago will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or back the away side 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 attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality proves to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six matches.

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

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

The away side's performance in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the end of October.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the only team they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be absolutely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor run... but they have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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