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Arsenal's ten-match victorious streak came to an end by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, however can the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked soccer 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 typically still find a way to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against AI, readers and a range of guests.

In the twelfth round, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United supporter.

Murs' new record, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several charity football matches over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "The side was losing 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 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 hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Plus I am forty-one now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my child or son decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have a young family, their daughter and Albert, 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 do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday football team," he added.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a soccer team for a period too.

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

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this fixture will be quite close, though. Burnley are well organised and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-2

Olly's prediction: Chelsea will be superior. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

In contrast, the Hammers won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' sole away win this campaign came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can West Ham continuing their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

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

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season began, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

My son told me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely score again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great fortune on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are always strong at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality turns out to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive game for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their last six games.

They have got plenty of quality in their team but it still seems like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

As for Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not witnessed any other team disrupt the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of last month.

However I am not going to choose that. Instead, I truly need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the sole team they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be extremely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have still been decent at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but could they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|