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The Gunners' 10-game victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global break, however can the Premier League frontrunners recover against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

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

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a range of guests.

In week 12, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

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

Soccer and Family Life

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

"{I actually played in a charity game the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The side was trailing 3-1 when I came off 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 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 sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it seriously 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 son chooses to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not force football on our children but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their weekend football team," he said.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously was involved with a soccer team for a while too.

"My father 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 great fun 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

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be fairly close, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This smells of a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with the London side to edge it for what would be their third league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries 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 surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

West Ham's only on the road win this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's coach.

Therefore, what on earth do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their run under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I believe what happened against Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are doing well but the visitors have improved under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

A family member told me to get Bees striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great success on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at home. Brentford will try to hit them on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

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

The computer'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 have plenty of quality in their squad but it still seems like they could be dragged into a relegation fight.

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

Their display in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting Fulham 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 forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the only side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. 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 prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but they have still been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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