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The Gunners' ten-match winning streak was ended by Sunderland before the global break, however can the English top division frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against AI, fans and a variety of special visitors.

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

The singer's latest album, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Football and Family Life

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other night for a friend 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 will!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too risky 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 gearing up for the time that my daughter or boy chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be managing their Saturday football side," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously was involved with a football club for a period too.

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our team for two or three years and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, however. Burnley are disciplined and their only home defeats so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

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

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple games - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by 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.

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno was previously that team's manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

I am going to choose Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Villa was a blip.

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

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign started, but they have surprised a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their last four games.

A family member told me to get Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

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

They have not had great success on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently strong at home. Brentford will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality proves to be rather close. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six matches.

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

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

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not witnessed any other team rough up the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of October.

However I am not do that. Instead, I really need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's home record, the only side they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be absolutely eager for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|