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The Gunners' 10-game winning run came to an end by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, but can the English top division frontrunners recover against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," 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 team typically still manage to win."

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

In week 12, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

Murs' latest record, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Football and Family Experiences

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a star of several charity football matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious return as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "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 interpret that what you want!

"I still love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am 41 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 daughter or son decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

"I won't 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 probably be coaching their weekend football side," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously owned a soccer team for a while too.

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That might 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 be patient for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their attack is already stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be fairly close, however. Burnley are disciplined and their only home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

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

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston 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 their stadium, they do look strong again.

West Ham's sole on the road victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno was still that team's manager.

So, what exactly do I predict here - can West Ham continuing their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are doing well but the visitors have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the campaign began, but they have surprised a several people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their last four matches.

My son told me to select Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

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

They have not had great success on the road this season, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got plenty of talent in their team but it still seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone fight.

Regarding the Black Cats, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's performance in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed any other team rough up the North London side like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

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

However I am not choose that. Rather, I truly need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home form, the only team they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be extremely desperate for a good result, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have still been respectable at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but might they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|