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Arsenal's ten-match winning run came to an end by Sunderland before the international break, but will the Premier League leaders bounce back against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," stated soccer expert Chris Sutton.

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

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus 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 latest album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Family Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of several charity football games down the years - but he is not planning a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

"I still love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Plus 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 preparing for the moment that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming 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 manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their Saturday football side," he said.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously was involved with a soccer team for a while too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our team for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their offense is already stronger with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite close, though. Burnley are well organised and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea 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

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

In contrast, West Ham won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

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

So, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers extending their streak under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign started, but they have impressed a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

My son told me to select Bees forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much success on the road this term, and Brighton are always decent at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the break but I feel the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be a match where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually proves to be quite close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have have plenty of talent in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

As for the Black Cats, well they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

Their display in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not seen any other team rough up the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

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

However I am not choose that. Rather, I truly need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a poor run... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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