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The Gunners' 10-game victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, however can the English top division frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs 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 expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager 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."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a variety of guests.

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

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a star of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "The side was losing 3-1 when I came off 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 uncertainty 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 everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up for the time that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

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

"I will not push football on our children 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 coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their weekend soccer team," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously was involved with a football club for a period too.

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He coached our side for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for their star's return from fitness issues but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this game will be fairly close, though. Burnley are disciplined and their only at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This smells of a one-all 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.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their previous couple games - although 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 fixtures were at home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' only away win this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno was previously that team's manager.

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

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I think what happened against Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign started, but they have impressed a few people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four games.

My son advised me to select Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

The forward will probably score 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 success on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I feel the home manager's side pose much more of a threat.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

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

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have have lots of quality in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

As for Sunderland, indeed they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.

Their performance in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the close of last month.

But I am not do that. Rather, I really need to continue going against the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

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

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that the hosts are on a poor run... but they have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|