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Arsenal's ten-match winning run was ended by Sunderland before the global break, but will the English top division frontrunners bounce back against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus AI, readers and a range of special visitors.

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

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

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "My side was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. 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 seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my daughter or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I won't force football on our children but I've already told Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their weekend soccer side," he added.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our side 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 Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their offense is now stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite close, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their only home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

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

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their past two matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, the Hammers won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's sole away win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's manager.

So, what exactly do I predict here - will it be West Ham continuing their streak under their manager, or the home side responding?

I am going to choose the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a few observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their last four matches.

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

Thiago will likely score again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much success on the road this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at their stadium. The visitors will try to hit them on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a many scores but it in reality turns out to be rather close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six games.

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

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

The away side's display in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not seen any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing would be to support the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the end of last month.

But I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely eager for a good result, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but they have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but might they be among the teams who profit from the {international break|