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The Gunners' 10-game winning run was ended by Sunderland before the international break, however can the Premier League leaders recover against local foes Spurs this weekend?

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

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

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

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

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

Soccer and Family Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he said. "The side was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too risky for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am 41 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 child or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't force football on our kids but I've already told Amelia that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be coaching their Saturday soccer team," he added.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for their star's return from injury but their offense is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be fairly close, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side 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: Chelsea will be superior. 1-3

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple matches - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, West Ham secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' only away win this season came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

So, what exactly do I predict here - can West Ham extending their run under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for relegation before the season started, but they have impressed a several people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

A family member told me to select Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

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

They have not had much success on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a threat.

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 lot of scores but it actually turns out to be quite close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

They have have lots of quality in their team but it still feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone battle.

Regarding Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not witnessed anyone else rough up the North London side like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the visitors here, because they are obviously able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the end of October.

But I am not do that. Rather, I truly need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the only team they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be absolutely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a poor run... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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