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Arsenal's 10-game winning streak came to an end by the Black Cats prior to the global break, but can the Premier League frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this season - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

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

In week 12, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

Murs' latest album, Knees Up, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

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

"{I actually played in a benefit game 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 went on 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 isn't where I want it to be. 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 seriously again.

"Additionally 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 gearing up for the time that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

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

"I will not push football on our children but I've previously told Amelia that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their weekend soccer team," he said.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a soccer team for a while too.

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is probably 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 looking forward to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this game will be fairly tight, though. The Clarets are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This smells of a 1-1 tie to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, the Hammers secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' sole away win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can West Ham continuing their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

I will go with Bournemouth, because I believe what occurred against Villa was a blip.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have impressed a few people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their last four matches.

A family member advised me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great fortune on the road this season, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's team carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be a match 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 prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive fixture for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their past six matches.

Fulham have have lots of talent in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

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

The away side's performance in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

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

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Looking at the home side's home form, the only side they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but Fulham have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|