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Arsenal's 10-game victorious run came to an end by Sunderland before the global hiatus, however will the English top division leaders bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," remarked soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."

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

For the twelfth round, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United supporter.

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of multiple charity football games over time - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My side was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted 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 sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my daughter or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

"I won't push football on our children but I've already told my wife that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their weekend soccer team," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously was involved with a football club for a while too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, 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 next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be fairly close, though. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to choose Chelsea to edge it 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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

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

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's coach.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - can West Ham continuing their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a several observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

My son advised me to select Brentford forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it actually proves to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

The logical choice to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion 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 carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's home record, the sole team they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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