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The Gunners' ten-match winning streak was ended by Sunderland prior to the global break, however will the English top division leaders bounce back against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked football expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still find a way to win."

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

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

Murs' latest album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple charity football games over time - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "My side was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my joint 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 game means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally 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 child or son decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I won't force football on our kids but I've already told Amelia that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their weekend soccer side," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly owned a soccer team for a period too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our side for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from injury but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

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

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

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two games - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

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

So, what on earth do I predict here - will it be the Hammers extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are doing well but the visitors have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the season started, but they have surprised a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their last four games.

My son told me to select Bees forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the road this term, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's team carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality proves to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have got plenty of talent in their team but it still seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

As for the Black Cats, well they are the unexpected success of the top flight season so far.

Their performance in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good results because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's home form, the only side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be absolutely desperate for a good result, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|