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The Gunners' ten-match victorious streak was ended by Sunderland before the global hiatus, however can the English top division frontrunners recover against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

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

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

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against artificial intelligence, readers and a variety of guests.

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

The singer's latest record, Knees Up, is out on Friday.

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too risky for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one 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 moment that my child or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I will not force football on our kids 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 managing their Saturday football side," he added.

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

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our team for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third 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 away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, the Hammers secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's sole on the road win this campaign came at Forest in August, when their manager Nuno was previously Forest manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - will it be West Ham continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I am going to choose Bournemouth, because I think what occurred against Aston Villa was a blip.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a several people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their last four matches.

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

Thiago will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

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

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.

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

The sensible thing would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the close of October.

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

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the only side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be extremely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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