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The Gunners' ten-match victorious streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the international hiatus, but can the Premier League leaders bounce back against local foes 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 game," stated football expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still find a way to win."

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

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

The singer's latest album, the new release, is out on Friday.

Football and Parenting Experiences

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

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

"I continue to love football, but I hurt 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 risky for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Plus I am forty-one 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 moment that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I won't push football on our kids 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 managing their weekend football team," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned a soccer team for a period too.

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our team for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from injury but their attack is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-2

The singer's pick: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's only away victory this campaign came at Forest in August, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still that team's manager.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - will it be West Ham extending their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season began, but they have surprised a several people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

A family member told me to get Brentford striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

The forward will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are always decent at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I feel the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it in reality turns out to be quite close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

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

The away side's performance in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else rough up the North London side like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the close of last month.

But I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to carry on opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Looking at the home side's home form, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a good result, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have still been respectable at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but could they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|