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The Gunners' 10-game winning run was ended by the Black Cats before the international hiatus, however can the English top division leaders recover against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

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

"Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, against artificial intelligence, readers and a variety of guests.

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

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

Football and Family Experiences

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of multiple charity football matches over time - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it even now 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 career to do it seriously again.

"Plus 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 boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I won't force football on our children 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 coaching their weekend soccer team," he added.

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

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

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their attack is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

It smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries 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.

In contrast, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they appear strong again.

West Ham's sole on the road win this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno was still that team's coach.

So, what exactly do I predict here - can West Ham extending their streak under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

I am going to choose Bournemouth, because I believe what occurred against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are performing strongly 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 frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have impressed a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four games.

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

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

The Bees have not had much success on the travel this term, and Brighton are always decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it in reality proves to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive game for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six games.

They have got plenty of talent in their squad but it still feels like they could be sucked into a relegation fight.

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League campaign so far.

Their display in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed any other team rough up the North London side like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of October.

But I am not choose that. Rather, I really need to carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's home record, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be absolutely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but could they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|