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The Gunners' ten-match winning streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the international hiatus, but can the English top division frontrunners bounce back against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still find a way to win."

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

For the twelfth round, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United supporter.

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

Football and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished artist 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 game the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "The side was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally 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 boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I won't push football on our kids but I've previously told my wife that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday football team," he said.

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

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our team for two or three years and had great fun with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for their star's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is now more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This smells of a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple games - 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 secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

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

So, what exactly do I predict here - can the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are doing well but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

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

The forward will likely score again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the road this term, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. The visitors will try to hit them on the break but I think the home manager's side pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many scores 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 game for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six games.

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

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of October.

However I am not going to do that. Rather, I really need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the only team they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be extremely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know Sunderland are doing well and also that the hosts are on a bad streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|