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The Gunners' ten-match victorious streak came to an end by Sunderland before the international hiatus, however can the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

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

"Frank will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

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

For the twelfth round, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

Murs' latest album, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Life

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

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "My side was losing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I hope 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 forty-one 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."

Murs and his wife 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 force football on our children but I've previously told my wife that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their weekend soccer team," he added.

"I observed 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 dad coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is now stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite close, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

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 consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

The singer's pick: The Blues will be superior. 1-3

AI's outlook: 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 absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

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

The Hammers' sole on the road win this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno was still Forest coach.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - can West Ham extending their run under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for the drop before the campaign started, but they have impressed a several people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four matches.

A family member advised me to select Bees forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably score again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much fortune on the road this season, and the Seagulls are always decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I feel the home manager's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

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

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

They have have lots of talent in their team but it still feels like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

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

The away side's display in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not witnessed anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the end of October.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be absolutely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know the visitors are doing well and also that Fulham are on a poor run... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but could they be among the sides who profit from the {international break|