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Arsenal's ten-match victorious run was ended by the Black Cats before the international break, but will the Premier League frontrunners recover against local foes Spurs this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked football expert 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 making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of guests.

In the twelfth round, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

The singer's new record, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Family Life

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "My team was trailing 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 still love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too risky for me in my career to do it properly again.

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

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not push football on our children but I've already 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 weekend football team," he said.

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

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our side for several seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is now more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their sole home defeats so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side to edge it for what would be their third league win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two games - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' only away win this season came at Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - can West Ham continuing their streak under Nuno, or the home side responding?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I think what occurred against Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI'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 people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their past four games.

A family member advised me to select Bees forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had much fortune on the road this term, and Brighton are consistently strong at home. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the break but I think the home manager's side carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a many scores but it in reality turns out to be quite close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

Regarding Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.

The away side's display in the two-all draw 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 more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the end of October.

However I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming 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 team they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely desperate 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 Sunderland are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but they have nonetheless been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but could they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|