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The Gunners' ten-match winning run was ended by Sunderland before the international break, but will the English top division frontrunners recover against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

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

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against 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 album, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I still love football, but I hurt my joint 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 sport means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it seriously 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 child or son decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already told Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their Saturday soccer team," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously owned a football club for a period too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He managed 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 Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this fixture will be fairly close, however. Burnley are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

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

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple games - albeit both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, the Hammers won back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only away win this season came at Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno was previously that team's manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - will it be the Hammers continuing their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

I am going to choose the Cherries, because I believe what happened against Villa was a blip.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign began, but they have impressed a few people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four games.

My son told me to select Brentford forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

The forward will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great fortune on the road this season, and the Seagulls are always decent at their stadium. The visitors will try to attack on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually proves to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got lots of talent in their team but it still feels like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

Regarding Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

Their performance in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to support the visitors here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the close of last month.

However I am not going to do that. Rather, I really need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home record, the only side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but could they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|