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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, however will the Premier League frontrunners recover against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

"{I feel like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this season, against AI, readers and a range of special visitors.

In the twelfth round, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

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

Soccer and Family Life

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he said. "My 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 injured my knee a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Plus I am forty-one 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 boy chooses to play instead."

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't push football on our children but I've already told Amelia that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their Saturday soccer team," he added.

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

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our team 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!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for their star's return from injury but their offense is already stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be quite close, though. Burnley are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

This suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two games - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham won two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

The Hammers' only away victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno was previously Forest coach.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - will it be West Ham continuing their run under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 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 season started, but they have impressed a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their last four matches.

A family member advised me to select Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely find the net again on the weekend 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 travel this term, and Brighton are always strong at home. The visitors will attempt to attack on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many goals but it actually proves 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 lost five of their past six matches.

Fulham have have plenty of talent in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone fight.

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

The away side's display in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not seen anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the end of last month.

However I am not going to do that. Rather, I truly need to continue going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's home form, the only side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know Sunderland are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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