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The Gunners' ten-match victorious run came to an end by Sunderland before the global hiatus, but can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs 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," remarked soccer expert Chris Sutton.

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

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus AI, readers and a range of guests.

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

The singer's new record, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of multiple charity football matches down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "The side was trailing 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 continue to love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still 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 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 decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not force football on our kids but I've already told my wife 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 added.

"I watched 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 dad coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He coached our side for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

I still think this game will be fairly tight, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This suggests 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.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

Olly's prediction: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 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.

In contrast, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's only on the road victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest manager.

So, what exactly do I predict here - can the Hammers continuing their run under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under their boss. 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 started, but they have surprised a several observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their past four matches.

A family member advised me to get Bees forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or back the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently strong at home. The visitors will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually proves to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six matches.

They have got lots of talent in their team but it nonetheless feels like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League season so far.

Their performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of October.

However I am not going to choose that. Rather, I really need to carry on going against the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the sole team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be extremely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a poor run... but they have nonetheless been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but could they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|