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The Gunners' 10-game winning streak was ended by Sunderland prior to the global hiatus, however can the Premier League frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

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

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

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

In week 12, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid games down the years - 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 said. "My side was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I still love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

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

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not push 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 coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their weekend football side," he added.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their attack is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite tight, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This suggests 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 Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in 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, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's only on the road win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

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

I will go with the Cherries, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a several people under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

My son told me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

The forward will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the road this term, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at their stadium. The visitors will try to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 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 close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have have plenty of talent in their squad but it still seems like they could be dragged into a drop zone battle.

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

The away side's performance in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to support the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the end of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Rather, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the only side they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be absolutely eager for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have still been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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