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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak was ended by Sunderland before the international break, however can the English top division leaders recover against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

"{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 football specialist Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

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

In the twelfth round, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

The singer's latest record, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Football and Family Experiences

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of several Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not intending a serious return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I still 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 unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one 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 time that my daughter or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I won't push football on our children but I've previously told my wife that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their weekend football team," he added.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That could 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

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their offense is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

I still think this game will be fairly close, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their only home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

The singer's pick: The Blues will be superior. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two games - although both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

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

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - will it be the Hammers continuing their run under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

I am going to go with Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites 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 last four matches.

A family member advised me to get Bees striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably score again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a many goals but it in reality proves to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

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

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not seen anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the close of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I truly need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's home form, the only team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be absolutely eager for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|