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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global break, however can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still manage to win."

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

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

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

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "My team was trailing 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 want!

"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 wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am 41 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 time that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday soccer side," he said.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our team for several seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

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

It suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

Olly's pick: Chelsea will be superior. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

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

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

So, what on earth do I go with here - can West Ham continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I am going to go with Bournemouth, because I think what occurred against Villa was a blip.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham 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 frontrunners for the drop before the campaign started, but they have impressed a several observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their last four matches.

My son advised me to get Bees striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

The forward will likely score again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great success on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at home. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it actually proves to be rather close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have got lots of talent in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

Regarding Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the top flight campaign so far.

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

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of October.

But I am not choose that. Instead, I truly need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's home record, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a good result, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know Sunderland are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a poor streak... but they have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but could they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|