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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, but can the English top division leaders bounce back against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked soccer expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically 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 guests.

In the twelfth round, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of several charity football matches over time - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "My side was losing 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 continue to love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not all 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."

Murs and his wife his partner have a young family, 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 Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their Saturday football team," he added.

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

"My father 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 next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for their star's return from injury but their attack is already stronger with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, however. The Clarets are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to edge it for what would be their third league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple games - albeit both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston 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.

West Ham's only away win this season came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno was still that team's manager.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers extending their run under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season began, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their past four games.

A family member told me to select Bees striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably score again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently strong at home. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

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

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have have lots of quality in their team but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

Regarding Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.

Their display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the end of last month.

But I am not going to choose that. Rather, I truly need to carry on going against the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to predict 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 additionally that the hosts are on a poor streak... but they have still been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but could they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|