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The Gunners' ten-match winning streak was ended by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, however can the English top division leaders bounce back against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

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

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

In the twelfth round, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

Murs' new album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of multiple charity football matches over time - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "The side 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 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 career 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 preparing for the time that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

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

"I won't push 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 likely be coaching their weekend soccer team," he said.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our team for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

I still think this fixture will be fairly close, though. Burnley are well organised and their only at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

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

The Hammers' sole away victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

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

I will choose Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

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

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season began, but they have surprised a several people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

My son advised me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably score again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had great success on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at home. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer'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 tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six games.

They have have lots of quality in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

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

The away side's display in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|