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The Gunners' ten-match winning streak came to an end by the Black Cats prior to the global hiatus, however can the Premier League leaders recover against local foes Tottenham 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," remarked soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against AI, fans and a variety of guests.

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

Murs' latest record, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other evening 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 want!

"I still love football, but I hurt my joint 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 profession to do it seriously again.

"Plus 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 time that my child or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I won't push football on our children 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 likely be managing their Saturday soccer team," he said.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned a soccer team for a period too.

"My father did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side for several years 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 fitness issues but their offense is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this fixture will be fairly tight, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

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

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple games - albeit 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, the Hammers won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' sole away victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham manager Nuno was previously that team's manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - can West Ham extending their run under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I believe what occurred against Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are doing well but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

My son told me to select Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

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

The Bees have not had much success on the travel this season, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's team carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be quite close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

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

The away side's performance in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed any other team rough up the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing would be to support the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the close of October.

However I am not going to choose that. Rather, I truly need to continue opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good results because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be absolutely 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 the visitors are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but could they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|