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Arsenal's ten-match victorious run was ended by Sunderland prior to the international break, but can the Premier League frontrunners recover against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

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

"Frank 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 games this season, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a range of special visitors.

For the twelfth round, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

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

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not planning a serious return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My side was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded 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 hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my child or son decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've previously told my wife that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their weekend soccer side," he said.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned a soccer team for a while too.

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

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be fairly close, however. The Clarets are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

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

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence'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 thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they appear strong again.

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

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - will it be the Hammers continuing their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI'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 impressed a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their last four matches.

My son advised me to select Bees striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their past six matches.

Fulham have have lots of talent in their team but it still seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone fight.

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not seen anyone else rough up the North London side like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the end of last month.

However I am not choose that. Rather, I really need to continue going against the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good results because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's home record, the only side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will pick up three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been respectable at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but might they be one of the sides who benefit from the {international break|