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The Gunners' ten-match victorious streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the global break, but will the Premier League leaders bounce back against local foes Spurs this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently 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 scintillating finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of special visitors.

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

Murs' latest record, the new release, is available on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "My side was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I still love football, but I hurt my joint 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 game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally 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 daughter or boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have a young family, Madison and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not force football on our kids but I've previously told my wife that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be coaching their weekend soccer side," 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 father did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our team 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 Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for their star's return from injury but their attack is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this fixture will be quite tight, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

This suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

Olly's pick: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple matches - albeit 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 two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only on the road victory this season came at Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno was previously that team's coach.

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

I am going to choose Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Villa was a blip.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

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

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a few people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

My son told me to select Bees forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

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

The Bees have not had much success on the travel this season, and Brighton are always strong at home. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

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

Regarding Sunderland, well 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 superb. We have not seen any other team rough up the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of last month.

But I am not going to choose that. Instead, I really need to continue going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's home form, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be extremely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have still been decent at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|