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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak came to an end by Sunderland prior to the international break, however will the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

"{I feel like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," stated soccer expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still find a way to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against artificial intelligence, fans and a range of special visitors.

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

The singer's new record, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Experiences

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of multiple charity football matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he said. "My side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

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

"Additionally 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 time that my daughter or son decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I won't push football on our children but I've previously told Amelia that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday soccer team," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly was involved with a football club for a while too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our side for two or three years and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their attack is now stronger with Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite close, however. Burnley are disciplined and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-2

The singer'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 - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers won two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' only on the road win this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - will it be the Hammers extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for relegation before the campaign started, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

My son told me to get Bees forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great fortune on the road this term, and Brighton are consistently strong at home. The visitors will try to attack on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's side pose much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

As for Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the Premier League campaign so far.

Their performance in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice 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 this part of London, they beat the Blues at the end of last month.

However I am not do that. Rather, I truly need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

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

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but might they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|