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The Gunners' ten-match winning streak came to an end by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, however can the Premier League leaders recover against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

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

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, against artificial intelligence, readers and a variety of special visitors.

For week 12, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

The singer's latest album, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "The side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted 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 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 unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Plus I am forty-one 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 moment that my child or son decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner 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 force football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their Saturday football team," he said.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly was involved with a soccer team for a while too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our side for several seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

I still think this fixture will be quite close, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool 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 Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple games - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

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

West Ham's sole on the road victory this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno was still that team's manager.

So, what on earth do I go with here - will it be West Ham extending their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I will choose the Cherries, because I believe what occurred 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

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign started, but they have impressed a few observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their past four games.

My son told me to get Bees forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back Brentford at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are always strong at home. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have have plenty of quality 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 campaign so far.

Their display in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We have not witnessed anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of last month.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's home record, the only side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be extremely desperate for a good result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but they have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 games in all competitions, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|