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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global hiatus, however can the English top division frontrunners bounce back against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

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

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

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

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

Murs' new record, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Life

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

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "The side was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted 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 injured my joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it properly 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 moment that my child or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have two children, 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 coaching badges - and I will probably be managing their Saturday football side," he said.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly was involved with a football club for a period too.

"My father 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 seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, though. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with 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: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their previous couple matches - although both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by 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 strong again.

The Hammers' sole away win this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno was still that team's manager.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season started, but they have surprised a several observers under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their last four matches.

My son advised me to select Bees forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

The forward will probably score again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or back the away side at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had much success on the road this season, and Brighton are always decent at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be quite close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive game for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six matches.

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

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the unexpected success of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's display in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not witnessed anyone else rough up the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to back the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the close of last month.

However I am not do that. Rather, I really need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good results because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the only team they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be absolutely desperate for a good result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a poor run... but they have still been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|