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The Gunners' ten-match victorious streak came to an end by Sunderland prior to the international break, but can the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

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

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

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against AI, fans and a range of special visitors.

For the twelfth round, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

The singer's latest record, the new release, is out on Friday.

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I still love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am 41 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 time that my child or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not force football on our kids but I've already told my wife that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their weekend football team," he added.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly was involved with a football club for a while too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our team for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the future 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 be patient for their star's return from fitness issues but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite close, however. The Clarets are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their past two matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, 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 win this season came at Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest coach.

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - will it be the Hammers extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I will choose the Cherries, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

A family member advised me to select Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

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

They have not had much fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many goals but it in reality turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

They have have lots of talent in their team but it still seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

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

The away side's performance in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not seen anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are obviously able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of October.

But I am not going to choose that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's home record, the only side they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be extremely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but they have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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