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Arsenal's 10-game winning run was ended by Sunderland before the global hiatus, however will the English top division frontrunners bounce back against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still find a way to win."

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a range of guests.

For week 12, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

Murs' latest album, the new release, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

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

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my daughter or boy chooses to play instead."

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

"I won't force football on our kids 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 manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their weekend football team," he added.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a football club 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 team for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their attack is already stronger with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

The singer's prediction: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

In contrast, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's only away victory this season came at Forest in August, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I believe what occurred against Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for relegation before the campaign started, but they have impressed a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

A family member advised me to get Bees striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or back Brentford at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently strong at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's team pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got lots of talent in their squad but it still seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone fight.

As for Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the top flight season so far.

Their display in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to back the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of October.

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

Considering the home side's home record, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be absolutely eager for a positive 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 performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but they have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough fixture to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be among the teams who profit from the {international break|