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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the international break, however can the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, against artificial intelligence, fans and a range of guests.

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

Murs' new album, the new release, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of several charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a professional return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too risky for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I won't force football on our children but I've already 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 Saturday football side," he added.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly owned a football club for a period too.

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our side for two or three years and had great fun 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

Chelsea might have to be patient for their star's return from fitness issues but their offense is now stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 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 back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's sole away win this campaign came at Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still that team's manager.

So, what on earth do I go with here - will it be West Ham extending their streak under Nuno, or the home side bouncing back?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have improved under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign started, but they have impressed a several people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

A family member advised me to select Bees striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely score again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the road this term, and Brighton are always decent at home. 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 prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of goals but it actually turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a huge fixture for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six games.

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

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

Their display in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of October.

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

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the only side they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I'm aware Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but they have nonetheless been decent at home this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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