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Arsenal's ten-match victorious run was ended by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, however can the Premier League leaders recover against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I feel like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," stated soccer expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this season - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

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

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

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "My team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

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

"Plus 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 preparing for the time that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have two children, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not push football on our children but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday football side," he added.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly was involved with a football club for a while too.

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He managed our side for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future 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 be patient for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite close, however. Burnley are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

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

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

Olly's pick: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple 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, West Ham secured two in a row 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 win this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest manager.

So, what on earth do I go with here - will it be the Hammers continuing their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign started, but they have surprised a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four games.

My son advised me to get Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

The forward will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great fortune on the road this term, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will try to hit them on the break but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a many goals but it actually proves to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive game for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six matches.

Fulham have got plenty of quality in their squad but it still feels like they could be sucked into a drop zone fight.

As for the Black Cats, well they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

The away side's display in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not seen anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the close of October.

However I am not going to do that. Rather, I truly need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the only side they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be absolutely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|