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The Gunners' 10-game winning run was ended by the Black Cats prior to the international break, but will the English top division frontrunners bounce back against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

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

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of guests.

For week 12, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United supporter.

Murs' latest album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Football and Family Life

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "The team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted 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 even now isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it seriously 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 preparing for the moment that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I will not push 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 probably be managing their Saturday football team," he added.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our side for several 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 Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be quite tight, however. The Clarets are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

The singer's prediction: The Blues 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 on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look strong again.

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

So, what on earth do I go with here - will it be the Hammers continuing their run under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I think what happened against Villa was a blip.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign began, but they have surprised a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their last four games.

My son told me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much success on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. Brentford will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it actually proves to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have have lots of talent in their squad but it still feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight season so far.

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

The logical choice to do to support the visitors here, because they are obviously able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the close of October.

However I am not going to do that. Rather, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good results because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's home record, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be absolutely desperate for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

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

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|