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The Gunners' 10-game winning streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the global break, but will the Premier League leaders recover against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," stated football expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt 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."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus AI, fans and a range of guests.

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

The singer's latest album, Knees Up, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I still love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my daughter or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not force football on our kids 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 manager qualifications - and I will probably be managing their Saturday soccer side," he added.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a football club for a while too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our side for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from injury but their offense is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this game will be quite close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

Olly's prediction: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple games - although 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 won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

West Ham's only away victory this season came at Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's coach.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can West Ham continuing their run under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

I will go with Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a several people under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their last four games.

A family member told me to get Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

The forward will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much fortune on the road this term, and Brighton are always decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it in reality proves to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

Fulham have have plenty of talent in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a relegation fight.

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

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

The sensible thing would be to back the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of October.

However I am not going to do that. Rather, 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 enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the only side they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be extremely desperate 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 Sunderland are doing well and also that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|