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The Gunners' ten-match winning run was ended by Sunderland before the global break, however will the English top division frontrunners recover against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," stated soccer expert Chris Sutton.

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

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a range of special visitors.

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

Murs' new album, the new release, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "My team was losing 3-1 when I came off 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 joint 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 game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Plus 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 child or son chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids 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 likely be managing their Saturday soccer team," he added.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned 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 coached our team for two or three years and had great fun 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 their star's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be quite tight, however. Burnley are well organised and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

Olly's pick: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

On the other hand, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's only on the road victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their boss Nuno was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - can West Ham extending their streak under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I believe what occurred against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are doing well but the visitors have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a few people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

My son told me to get Brentford striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

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

The Bees have not had great fortune on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at their stadium. The visitors will try to hit them on the break but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it in reality turns out to be quite close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive fixture for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their past six matches.

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

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

Their display in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not witnessed anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the close of last month.

But I am not going to choose that. Rather, I truly need to continue opposing the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's home form, the only side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a poor run... but they have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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