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Arsenal's ten-match winning run was ended by Sunderland prior to the global hiatus, but will the Premier League leaders recover against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

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

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

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, against artificial intelligence, fans and a range of special visitors.

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

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

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other evening for a friend of mine," he said. "My team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

"I still love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too risky for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Plus I am 41 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 decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids 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 coaching badges - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday football side," he said.

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

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

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from fitness issues but their attack is now more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be quite close, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to edge it for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their previous couple games - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they appear strong again.

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - will it be the Hammers extending their run under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I will go with Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season started, but they have surprised a few people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four matches.

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

The forward will likely score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. Brentford will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six games.

They have got plenty of quality in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

As for Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else rough up the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the end of October.

But I am not going to do that. Rather, I truly need to continue opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole side they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be absolutely desperate for a good result, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

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

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to call. The Reds have lost seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|