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The Gunners' ten-match 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 feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

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

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

For week 12, he faces singer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

The singer's new record, Knees Up, is out on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I injured 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 risky for me in my career to do it properly 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 child or son chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

"I will not force football on our children 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 Saturday football team," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly 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 future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for their star's comeback from fitness issues but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be fairly close, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to edge it for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

Olly's prediction: Chelsea will be superior. 1-3

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

In contrast, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

West Ham's sole away victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest coach.

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

I am going to choose the Cherries, because I believe what occurred against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

My son told me to get Brentford striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

Thiago will likely score again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much fortune on the road this term, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at home. The visitors will try to attack on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be a match where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality turns out to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

Regarding Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.

The away side's display in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not seen anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.

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

However I am not do that. Rather, I really need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good results because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's home record, the only team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that the hosts are on a poor streak... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough fixture to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|