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Arsenal's ten-match victorious run was ended by Sunderland before the international break, but will the English top division frontrunners recover against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

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

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against AI, fans and a variety of guests.

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

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

Football and Parenting Experiences

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

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The side was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am 41 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 moment that my daughter or boy chooses to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

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

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

"My father did it with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our team for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

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

It smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea 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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's only on the road win this campaign came at Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno was still Forest manager.

So, what on earth do I predict here - will it be the Hammers continuing their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a several observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their last four matches.

My son advised me to select Bees striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much success on the road this season, and Brighton are always decent at home. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: This could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many goals but it actually proves to be quite close. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive fixture for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

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

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

Their performance in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the end of October.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I truly need to continue opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home record, the only side they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be extremely eager for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know Sunderland are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a poor streak... but Fulham have still been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough fixture to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|