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The Gunners' ten-match winning run was ended by Sunderland prior to the global break, but 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 plan for this game," stated football expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

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

For the twelfth round, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

The singer's new album, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of multiple charity football games over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My side 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 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 game means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

"I will not push football on our children but I've already told my wife that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their weekend soccer team," he added.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our team for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this game will be quite close, however. Burnley are well organised and their sole home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

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

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their past two games - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

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

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

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - can West Ham continuing their run under Nuno, or the home side responding?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are doing well but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a few people under their manager and are in good form with three in their last four matches.

My son advised me to select Bees striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

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

They have not had great fortune on the road this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the break but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have got plenty of talent in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

As for Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's performance in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed anyone else rough up the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the visitors here, because they are obviously able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the end of last month.

But I am not do that. Instead, I truly need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be extremely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad streak... but Fulham have still been decent at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. The Reds have lost seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the sides who benefit from the {international break|