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The Gunners' ten-match victorious run came to an end by Sunderland prior to the global break, but will the Premier League leaders recover against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager 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 finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a range of special visitors.

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

Murs' new record, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Football and Family Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of multiple charity football games over time - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My 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 want!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up for the time that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have a young family, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to emulate his dad 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 do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be coaching their weekend soccer team," he said.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He coached 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!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is now stronger with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

I still think this fixture will be quite tight, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third league win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

Olly's prediction: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, the Hammers secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they appear competitive again.

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

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I will choose the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth 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 favourites for relegation before the campaign started, but they have impressed a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their last four games.

A family member told me to get Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great success on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are always decent at their stadium. The visitors will try to attack on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side pose much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually turns out to be rather close. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

They have have lots 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 Premier League season so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not seen anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats 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 end of October.

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

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the sole team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be extremely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but Fulham have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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