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Arsenal's ten-match victorious run came to an end by Sunderland before the international break, however will the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

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

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

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, against AI, readers and a range of guests.

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

The singer's latest record, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Football and Parenting Experiences

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a player.

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

"I still love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too risky for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Plus I am forty-one 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 child or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not force football on our children but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their weekend football team," he said.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I really 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 kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our side for several seasons and had a wonderful time 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

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

In my opinion this game will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their only at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their past two games - 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 hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only on the road win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can West Ham continuing their run under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season began, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

A family member advised me to get Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or back the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great success on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at home. The visitors will attempt to attack on the break but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a many goals but it actually turns out to be quite close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have have plenty of quality in their squad but it still seems like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight season so far.

Their performance in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not witnessed anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of October.

But I am not do that. Instead, I truly need to carry on going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be absolutely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but they have nonetheless been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|