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The Gunners' 10-game victorious streak was ended by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, but will the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this season - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still find a way to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a variety of special visitors.

For the twelfth round, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

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

"{I recently played in a charity match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I still love football, but I injured my knee 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 profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I won't push football on our children 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 manager qualifications - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday football team," he added.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be fairly close, however. Burnley are well organised and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

The singer's pick: The Blues will be superior. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple games - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers won back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they appear strong again.

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno was previously Forest manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - will it be West Ham extending their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest'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

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the season began, but they have impressed a several observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four matches.

My son told me to get Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely score again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had great success on the road this term, and Brighton are consistently strong at their stadium. The visitors will try to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a many scores but it actually proves to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have have plenty of quality in their team but it still feels like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

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

The away side's display in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed any other team rough up the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of last month.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home form, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely desperate for a good result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but they have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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