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The Gunners' 10-game victorious run was ended by Sunderland prior to the international break, however will the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a variety of guests.

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

The singer's latest album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple charity football matches down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded 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 hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my child or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not push football on our children but I've already told Amelia that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their Saturday football side," he said.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our team for two or three years and had great fun 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

The Blues may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their attack is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this fixture will be quite tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

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

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

The singer's prediction: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked 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 do look competitive again.

The Hammers' sole on the road win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still that team's coach.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or the home side responding?

I will go with Bournemouth, because I think what occurred against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season started, but they have surprised a several people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their past four matches.

A family member told me to select Bees forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

The forward will probably score again on the weekend but I am nonetheless 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 home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I feel the home manager's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be one of those games where you expect 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

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

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

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

Their performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to back the visitors here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the end of October.

However I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to carry on going against the away team with my forecasts. 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 side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and also that the hosts are on a bad streak... but they have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|