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The Gunners' 10-game victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, however can the English top division frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked soccer expert Chris Sutton.

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a range of guests.

In the twelfth round, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

Murs' new album, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Experiences

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "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 continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it seriously 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 son decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not force football on our children but I've previously 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 probably be coaching their Saturday football team," he said.

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

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

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this game will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple games - albeit both of them were away - 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 hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's only on the road win this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still that team's coach.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers continuing their run under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have impressed a several people under their manager and are in good form with three in their last four matches.

My son advised me to select Brentford forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely score again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much success on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I feel the home manager's team carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality turns out to be quite close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a huge fixture for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their last six games.

They have got plenty of quality in their team but it still seems like they could be dragged into a relegation fight.

Regarding Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's display in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We have not seen anyone else 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 clearly capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the end of October.

But I am not do that. Instead, I really need to carry on going against the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's home record, the sole side they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be absolutely desperate for a good result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton'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 streak... but they have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to call. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but could they be one of the sides who benefit from the {international break|