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The Gunners' 10-game victorious run came to an end by Sunderland prior to the global hiatus, however will the English top division leaders recover against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," remarked football expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best 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 season, against artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of guests.

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

Murs' new record, the new release, is available on Friday.

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not intending a serious return as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "The team 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 want!

"I still love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport 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 content not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already told my wife 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 weekend football side," he said.

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

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He coached our side for several seasons and had great fun with it. That could 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 may have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is now more potent with Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier 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 outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

On the other hand, West Ham won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' only away victory this season came at Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno was still Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers extending their run under Nuno, or the home side responding?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's pick: 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 observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

My son advised me to get Brentford striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

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

The Bees have not had great success on the road this season, and Brighton are always decent at home. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: 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 rather close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got plenty of quality in their team but it still seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's performance in the two-all draw with the Gunners 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 back the visitors here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the close of October.

But I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the only side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be extremely desperate for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and also that Fulham are on a poor run... but they have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but could they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|