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Arsenal's ten-match victorious run came to an end by Sunderland before the international hiatus, but will the Premier League frontrunners recover against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," remarked football expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best 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, against artificial intelligence, readers and a range of guests.

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

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

Football and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of multiple charity football games over time - but he is not intending a serious return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I still love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly again.

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

The singer and his spouse his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia 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 soccer side," he said.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed 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 Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from fitness issues but their offense 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 disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple games - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' sole away win this season came at Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's coach.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season began, but they have surprised a several people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their past four games.

A family member told me to get Bees striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

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

They have not had much success on the travel this season, and Brighton are always decent at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side 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 actually proves to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have have plenty of talent in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the unexpected success of the Premier League season so far.

Their display in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are obviously able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the end of October.

However I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's home record, the only team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be absolutely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and also 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

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