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

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," remarked football expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus artificial intelligence, 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 out on the weekend.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a star of several charity football games over time - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My side was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too risky 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 daughter or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I will not 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 weekend soccer team," he said.

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

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

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is now more potent with Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be fairly close, however. Burnley are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

It suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their past two 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 international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's only on the road win this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno was previously that team's manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - will it be the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign began, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four matches.

My son advised me to select Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely score again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to select him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had much success on the travel this term, and Brighton are always decent at home. The visitors will attempt to attack on the break but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be one of those games 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 huge fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

They have have plenty of quality in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

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

The away side's display in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the end of last month.

But I am not choose that. Rather, I truly need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. 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.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and also that the hosts are on a bad streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but could they be among the teams who profit from the {international break|