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The Gunners' ten-match victorious run came to an end by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, but can the English top division frontrunners bounce back 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 plan for this match," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still manage to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against artificial intelligence, readers and a variety of special visitors.

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 Family Life

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of several charity football games over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he said. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

"I still love football, but I injured my knee 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 sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Plus I am 41 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 moment that my child or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I won't force football on our children but I've previously 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 team," he added.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned a soccer team for a while too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side for several seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their attack is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

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

It smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am actually going to go with the London side to edge it for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their previous couple matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham won back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

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

So, what on earth do I predict here - will it be the Hammers continuing their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have improved under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign started, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their last four matches.

My son told me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will probably score again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great fortune on the road this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I feel the home manager's team carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their past six matches.

Fulham have have plenty of talent in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

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

The away side's display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the visitors here, because they are obviously able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the end of last month.

However I am not going to do that. Instead, I truly need to carry on going against the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home form, the sole side they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but could they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|