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The Gunners' 10-game victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, but can the English top division leaders recover against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," stated 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 usually still manage to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against artificial intelligence, fans and a range of special visitors.

For the twelfth round, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

Murs' latest album, the new release, is available on the weekend.

Football and Family Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The team was losing 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 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 sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one 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."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not force 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 owned a soccer team for a while too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from fitness issues but their attack is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite close, however. Burnley are disciplined and their only home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their past two matches - 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 international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's sole on the road win this season came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno was previously Forest coach.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - will it be West Ham continuing their streak under their manager, or the home side responding?

I am going to choose Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

A family member told me to select Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will probably score again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much success on the road this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at home. The visitors will try to attack on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of goals but it actually proves to be rather close. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have have lots of talent in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of last month.

But I am not do that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's home record, the sole side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be absolutely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have still been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be among the sides who profit from the {international break|