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The Gunners' 10-game winning streak was ended by the Black Cats before the global break, however can the English top division leaders bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, against AI, fans and a range of special visitors.

For week 12, he faces singer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United supporter.

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

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "The side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I still love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. 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 seriously again.

"Plus 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 moment that my child or boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not force football on our kids 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 managing their Saturday soccer team," he said.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously was involved with a soccer team for a while too.

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our side for several seasons and had a wonderful time 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 fitness issues but their attack is now more potent with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple matches - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, West Ham won two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

West Ham's only away victory this season came at Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's manager.

So, what exactly do I predict here - will it be the Hammers extending their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I am going to go with Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are performing strongly but the visitors have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season began, but they have surprised a few people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their past four matches.

A family member told me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much success on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at home. The visitors will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it in reality turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have have lots of talent in their squad but it still seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

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

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the end of October.

However I am not going to choose that. Instead, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's home record, the only team they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will pick up three points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but might they be one of the sides who benefit from the {international break|