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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak was ended by Sunderland before the international break, however will the Premier League leaders recover against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," remarked football specialist Chris Sutton.

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

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against artificial intelligence, fans and a range of guests.

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

The singer's new album, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Football and Family Experiences

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

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

"Plus I am forty-one 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."

The singer and his wife his partner have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

"I will not push football on our children but I've already told Amelia that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be coaching their weekend football side," he added.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a soccer team for a period too.

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

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be quite close, however. The Clarets are well organised and their sole home defeats so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It 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 league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

The singer's pick: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two games - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

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

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this season came at Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno was still that team's coach.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - can West Ham extending their run under Nuno, or the home side responding?

I will go with Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for the drop before the campaign began, but they have surprised a few people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four matches.

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

Thiago will probably score again on Saturday 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 season, and Brighton are always decent at home. Brentford will attempt to attack on the break but I think the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This 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 tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

They have got plenty of talent in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

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

The away side's performance in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the end of last month.

But I am not choose that. Instead, I truly need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home record, the sole team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be absolutely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been decent at home this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|