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Arsenal's 10-game winning run was ended by Sunderland before the global hiatus, but can the English top division leaders recover against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

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

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a range of special visitors.

For week 12, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

Murs' latest record, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of several charity football games down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, 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 uncertainty of the sport means it's too risky for me in my profession 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 time that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of 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 coaching badges - and I will probably be coaching their Saturday soccer side," he added.

"I observed 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 likely where I inherited it. He coached our team for several seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from injury but their offense is now more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

This smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with the London side to edge it for what would be their third league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their past two matches - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they appear competitive again.

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

So, what on earth do I go with here - will it be the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

I will go with Bournemouth, because I think what occurred against Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign started, but they have impressed a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four games.

My son told me to get Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

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

The Bees have not had great success on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a many scores but it in reality turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive game for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six matches.

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

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

The away side's performance in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else rough up the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of 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 going against the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's home record, the only team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be extremely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have still been decent at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but could they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|