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The Gunners' ten-match winning streak came to an end by Sunderland before the international break, but can the English top division leaders recover against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling 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 term, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a range of special visitors.

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

Murs' new album, the new release, is available on Friday.

Football and Parenting Experiences

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a star of multiple charity football games over time - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

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

"Plus I am forty-one now, and we are not all 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 decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have a young family, 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 passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their weekend soccer side," he added.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned a football club for a while too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our team for several seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

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

It smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with the London side to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple matches - although both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston 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 home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' sole away win this season came at Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - can West Ham extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign started, but they have surprised a few people under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

My son told me to select Bees forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the road this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at home. The visitors will attempt to attack on the break but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it in reality turns out to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got plenty of quality in their team but it still feels like they could be sucked into a relegation fight.

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

Their display in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not seen any other team rough up the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing would be 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 defeated the Blues at the end of last month.

But I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to carry on opposing the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely desperate for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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