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The Gunners' 10-game victorious run came to an end by Sunderland before the international break, however will the English top division leaders bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of special visitors.

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

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

Football and Parenting Experiences

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into 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 hope 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.

"Plus 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 son decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

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

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a football club for a period too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side 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!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

I still think this game will be fairly tight, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side 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: The Blues will be superior. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two matches - although both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

West Ham's sole on the road victory this season came at Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno was previously that team's manager.

So, what exactly do I predict here - will it be West Ham extending their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their last four games.

A family member advised me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

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

They have not had great fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. The visitors will try to attack on the break but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got lots of talent in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be sucked into a relegation fight.

As for Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League campaign so far.

Their performance in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not seen any other team rough up the North London side like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to support the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the close of October.

But I am not going to do that. Rather, I really need to continue going against the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good results because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

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

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but could they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|