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The Gunners' ten-match victorious run came to an end by Sunderland prior to the international break, however will the Premier League leaders recover against local foes Spurs this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked football specialist Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this season - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus AI, fans and a range of guests.

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

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

Football and Family Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of several charity football games over time - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The side was trailing 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 still love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it seriously 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 time that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

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

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously owned a football club for a period too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He managed our side for several seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

I still think this game will be fairly close, however. Burnley are well organised and their sole home losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

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

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

The singer's prediction: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple games - albeit both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only away victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno was still Forest coach.

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

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I believe what occurred against Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four games.

A family member told me to select Brentford forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great success on the travel this term, and Brighton are always decent at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I think the home manager's team pose 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 proves to be quite close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive fixture for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six games.

Fulham have got lots of talent in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not seen any other team rough up the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of October.

But I am not going to choose that. Rather, I truly need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know Sunderland are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at home this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who profit from the {international break|