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Arsenal's 10-game winning run was ended by Sunderland prior to the global hiatus, but will the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a range of guests.

In week 12, he faces singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

The singer's latest album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of several charity football matches down the years - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other night for a friend 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 interpret that what you will!

"I still love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too risky for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not everyone is 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 chooses to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be coaching their weekend football side," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously was involved with a football club for a while too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our team for several seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

The singer's prediction: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple games - although 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 back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's sole away victory this season came at Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno was previously Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can West Ham extending their run under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are performing strongly but the visitors have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have surprised a few people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their past four games.

My son told me to select Bees striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had much success on the road this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side pose much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

Fulham have got plenty of quality in their squad but it still feels like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

Regarding Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.

The away side's display in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not seen any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the visitors here, because they are clearly able of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the end of October.

However I am not choose that. Rather, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the only team they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be absolutely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but Fulham have still been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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