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The Gunners' 10-game winning streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global break, however will the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Spurs this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," remarked soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of guests.

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

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

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a player.

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

"I continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, 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 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 coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their Saturday football side," he added.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously was involved with a football club for a while too.

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward 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 offense 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 only home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to choose Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two games - albeit both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' sole away victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's coach.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or the home side responding?

I will choose the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a few people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

My son told me to select Bees striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely score again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great success on the road this term, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at their stadium. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It 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

This is a massive game for Fulham, who have lost five of their past six matches.

Fulham have have lots of quality in their squad but it still feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to back the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the end of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good results because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know Sunderland are doing well and also that the hosts are on a poor streak... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|