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The Gunners' 10-game winning streak was ended by Sunderland before the international hiatus, however can the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus AI, readers and a variety of guests.

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

Murs' latest album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit match 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 will!

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

"Plus 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 gearing up for the time that my child or son chooses to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't push 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 coaching badges - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday football team," he said.

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

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our team for two or three years and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this fixture will be quite tight, though. Burnley are disciplined and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

The singer's pick: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple matches - albeit 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 won back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only on the road win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno was still that team's manager.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can West Ham extending their run under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I believe what occurred against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

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

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the campaign began, but they have impressed a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

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

The forward will probably score again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great success on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at their stadium. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of goals but it actually turns out to be quite close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have have lots of talent in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a drop zone battle.

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

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the close of last month.

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

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the only side they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely desperate for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but could they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|