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The Gunners' ten-match victorious run was ended by Sunderland prior to the global hiatus, however will the English top division leaders recover against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."

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

For the twelfth round, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

The singer's latest record, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Life

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

"{I actually played in a charity game the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not all 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."

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't push football on our children but I've already 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 said.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly owned a soccer team for a while too.

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our team for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the future 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 their star's return from injury but their attack is already stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be quite tight, however. The Clarets are well organised and their only at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with 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 pick: The Blues will be superior. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham won 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 away win this season came at Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno was previously that team's manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their run under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

I will go with Bournemouth, because I think what occurred against Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have surprised a few people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four games.

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

The forward will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: This could be one of those games where you expect 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

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

They have have plenty of talent in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

Their display in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the close of last month.

However I am not choose that. Rather, I truly need to carry on going against the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's home record, the sole team they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know Sunderland are doing well and also that the hosts are on a poor streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be one of the sides who benefit from the {international break|