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The Gunners' ten-match victorious run came to an end by Sunderland prior to the global break, but will the English top division leaders bounce back against local foes Spurs this weekend?

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

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against artificial intelligence, readers and a range of special visitors.

In the twelfth round, he faces singer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "My side was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I continue to 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 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 everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my child or son decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, Madison and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not force football on our children but I've already told my wife that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday soccer side," he added.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly owned a football club for a period too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our team for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is already stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their sole home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

The singer's prediction: 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 matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

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

So, what exactly do I predict here - can the Hammers continuing their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham 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 favourites for the drop before the campaign started, but they have surprised a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their last four games.

A family member advised me to get Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. Brentford will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually proves to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

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

Their performance in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not seen any other team rough up the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the end of October.

But I am not do that. Rather, I really need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the sole team they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and also that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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