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The Gunners' 10-game winning run was ended by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, but can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will try 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."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of guests.

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

The singer's new record, the new release, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The side was losing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I still love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am 41 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 time that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not force football on our kids but I've already told my wife that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their Saturday football side," he said.

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

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

I still think this game will be quite tight, though. The Clarets are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

In contrast, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' sole on the road win this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's manager.

So, what on earth do I go with here - will it be the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I am going to go with Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team 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 Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their last four matches.

A family member told me to select Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely score again on the weekend 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 term, and the Seagulls are always strong at their stadium. The visitors will try to attack on the break but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: This could be a match where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got lots of talent in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be dragged into a relegation fight.

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting Fulham 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 choose that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good results because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole team they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be extremely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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