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The Gunners' ten-match victorious streak came to an end by Sunderland before the global break, but can the English top division frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment 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 finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against artificial intelligence, fans and a range of guests.

In week 12, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

The singer's new album, the new release, is available on Friday.

Football and Family Experiences

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The side was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

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

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my daughter or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I won't push football on our kids 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 probably be coaching their weekend football team," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly owned a soccer team for a while too.

"My father did it with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our team for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly close, however. Burnley are well organised and their sole home defeats so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

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

West Ham's sole on the road win this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno was previously that team's coach.

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

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have improved 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 surprised a several people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four games.

A family member advised me to select Bees striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely score again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great success on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality proves to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive game for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six matches.

They have have plenty of talent in their squad but it still feels like they could be sucked into a drop zone fight.

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the unexpected success of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal 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 Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the close of October.

However I am not going to choose that. Instead, I truly need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole team they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a good result, so I am going to say they will pick up 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 poor streak... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|