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The Gunners' 10-game winning streak was ended by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, but will the English top division frontrunners recover against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," stated football expert Chris Sutton.

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

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

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

Murs' new album, Knees Up, is out on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, 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 joint 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 career 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 child or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

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

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously was involved with a football club for a period too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our side for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their attack is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly tight, however. Burnley are disciplined and their only at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This smells of a 1-1 tie to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

Olly's prediction: Chelsea will be superior. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

On the other hand, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

West Ham's sole away victory this campaign came at Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno was still that team's coach.

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

I am going to choose the Cherries, because I believe what occurred against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for relegation before the season began, but they have impressed a few people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their last four games.

My son advised me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

The forward will likely score again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the road this term, and the Seagulls are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a many goals but it in reality turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have have plenty of talent in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone battle.

Regarding the Black Cats, indeed they are the surprise package of the top flight campaign so far.

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not seen any other team disrupt the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the end of last month.

However I am not going to choose that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at the home side's home record, the sole team they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be extremely desperate for a good result, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but could they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|