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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the international break, but can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," stated football expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

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

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

The singer's latest album, Knees Up, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not planning a professional return as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "My side was trailing 3-1 when I came off 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 knee a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability 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 all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my daughter or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"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 coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their Saturday soccer team," he said.

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

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He managed our side for two or three years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their offense is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

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

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their previous couple matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, West Ham secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' only on the road victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still that team's manager.

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.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season started, but they have surprised a few people under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

A family member told me to select Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless 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 consistently strong at home. The visitors will try to hit them on the break but I think the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have have lots of talent in their team but it still feels like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

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

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

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the close of October.

However I am not going to do that. Rather, I really need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good results because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be extremely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a poor streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but could they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|