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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak was ended by Sunderland prior to the international break, but can the Premier League frontrunners recover against north London rivals Spurs 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," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still manage to win."

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

For week 12, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

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

Football and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, 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 even now 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 properly 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 moment that my child or boy decides to play instead."

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

"I will not force football on our children but I've already told Amelia that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday football side," he added.

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

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our side for several seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward 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 comeback from injury but their attack is now more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be quite tight, though. Burnley are disciplined and their only home losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This smells of a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

Olly's pick: The Blues will be superior. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their past two matches - 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 won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

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

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - will it be the Hammers continuing their streak under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I think what occurred against Villa was a blip.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season began, but they have impressed a few people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their last four matches.

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

Thiago will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had much success on the travel this season, and Brighton are always decent at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly'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 rather close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a huge game for Fulham, who have lost five of their past six games.

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

As for the Black Cats, well they are the surprise package of the top flight campaign so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not seen any other team rough up the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of last month.

However I am not going to choose that. Rather, I really need to carry on going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's home record, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be absolutely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

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

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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