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Arsenal's 10-game winning run was ended by the Black Cats before the global break, however will the Premier League leaders recover against local foes Spurs this weekend?

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

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, against artificial intelligence, readers and a range of special visitors.

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

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

Soccer and Family Experiences

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a star of several charity football matches over time - but he is not intending a serious return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to 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 sport means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up for the time that my child or son decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I won't push football on our children but I've already told my wife that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday soccer team," he said.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned a football club for a period too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our side for several seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from fitness issues but their offense is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be fairly close, however. The Clarets are well organised and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

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

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by 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 strong again.

West Ham's only on the road victory this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - will it be West Ham continuing their run under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

I will go with the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Villa was a blip.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

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

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a several people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

My son advised me to select Brentford forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the road this season, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at home. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the break but I think the home manager's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be quite close. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their past six matches.

They have have lots of talent in their team but it still feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight season so far.

Their display in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed any other team rough up the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of October.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive outcomes because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the only team they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be absolutely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have still been respectable at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|