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The Gunners' ten-match victorious run came to an end by the Black Cats before the global break, however will the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, against AI, fans and a range of guests.

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

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

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a successful singer and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My team 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 hurt my knee a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am forty-one 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 child or boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already told Amelia that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their weekend football side," he said.

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

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

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their attack is now stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to go with the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

Olly'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 - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

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

The Hammers' sole away win this season came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can West Ham extending their streak under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

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

The forward will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will try to hit them on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality turns out to be quite close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a huge game for Fulham, who have lost five of their past six matches.

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

Regarding 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 excellent. We have not seen any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the close of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Rather, I truly need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole team they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be extremely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough fixture to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but could they be among the sides who profit from the {international break|