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The Gunners' ten-match winning run came to an end by the Black Cats prior to the global break, however will the English top division frontrunners bounce back against local foes Spurs this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked football expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still find a way to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a range of guests.

For week 12, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

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

Soccer and Family Life

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "The team was losing 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 will!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career 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 preparing for the time that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I won't force 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 managing their Saturday soccer side," he added.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously owned a football club for a while too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our team for several seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

I still think this fixture will be quite close, however. The Clarets are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

It smells of a 1-1 tie to me, but I am actually 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 pick: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple games - although both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked 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 strong again.

West Ham's only on the road victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno was still Forest manager.

So, what exactly do I go with here - will it be West Ham continuing their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I am going to choose the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for relegation before the campaign began, but they have impressed a few observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their past four matches.

My son advised me to select Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago 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 support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much success on the road this season, and Brighton are always strong at home. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have have plenty of quality in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

Regarding the Black Cats, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We have not seen any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to support the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of 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 opposing the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the only side they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be extremely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor 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 one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|