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The Gunners' ten-match victorious run was ended by Sunderland before the international hiatus, but will the Premier League leaders bounce back against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus AI, fans and a range of guests.

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

Murs' new record, the new release, is out on Friday.

Football and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of several charity football games down the years - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "My side was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I still love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I wish 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 all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

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

"I will not push football on our children but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their Saturday football team," he said.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly was involved with a soccer team for a period too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. 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 excited to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This suggests 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 consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

The singer's prediction: 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 previous couple games - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, West Ham won two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's sole on the road victory this campaign 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 predict here - will it be the Hammers extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season started, but they have surprised a few people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

A family member told me to get Bees forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much success on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it actually turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have have plenty of quality in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone fight.

As for Sunderland, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

The away side's display in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not witnessed any other team disrupt the North London side like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of October.

But I am not going to choose that. Instead, I truly need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's home record, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be extremely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a bad streak... but they have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who profit from the {international break|