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The Gunners' ten-match victorious streak came to an end by Sunderland prior to the global hiatus, but can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," stated soccer expert 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 forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus AI, fans and a variety of special visitors.

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

The singer's latest record, Knees Up, is out on Friday.

Football and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "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 interpret that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. 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 properly again.

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my daughter or son chooses 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 becoming their manager.

"I won't force football on our kids but I've already told my wife that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be coaching their Saturday football side," he said.

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

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

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for their star's return from fitness issues but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

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

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

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, the Hammers secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' only on the road win this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno was still Forest manager.

So, what exactly do I predict here - will it be the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

I am going to choose the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Aston Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are doing well but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a several people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

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

The forward will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great fortune on the road this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to attack on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a many goals 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 massive fixture for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six games.

Fulham have got lots of quality in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a relegation fight.

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

Their display in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing would be to support the Black Cats 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 October.

However I am not do that. Rather, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be extremely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad streak... but Fulham have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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