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Arsenal's 10-game winning run was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global break, however can the English top division frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs 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 game," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still manage to win."

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, against AI, readers and a range of special visitors.

For week 12, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

Murs' new album, Knees Up, is out on the weekend.

Football and Family Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he said. "My team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it seriously 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 gearing up for the moment that my daughter or son decides to play instead."

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

"I won't push football on our children but I've already told my wife that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be coaching their weekend soccer team," he said.

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

"My dad did it 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 great fun with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is already stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite close, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

Olly's prediction: Chelsea 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 - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' only on the road win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest manager.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers extending their run under Nuno, or the home side responding?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but the visitors have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have impressed a several people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their last four games.

A family member told me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

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

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be one of those games where you expect 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 game for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

They have got plenty of quality in their squad but it still feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone battle.

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

Their performance in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We have not seen any other team disrupt the North London side like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the close of last month.

However I am not do that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the only team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be extremely eager for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough fixture to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|