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Arsenal's 10-game victorious run was ended by the Black Cats before the global break, however can the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt 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 making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a range of guests.

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

The singer's latest album, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Life

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of several charity football matches over time - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My side was trailing 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 continue to love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it still 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 career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad 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 coaching badges - and I will likely be coaching 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 soccer team for a while too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, 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 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 be patient for their star's comeback from injury but their attack is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite close, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

Olly's prediction: Chelsea will be superior. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple games - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, the Hammers won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

West Ham's only on the road victory this campaign came at Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still that team's manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - will it be the Hammers continuing their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season started, but they have impressed a several people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their past four matches.

A family member told me to get Bees forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great success on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's prediction: This could be a match where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

They have got plenty of quality in their team but it still feels like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

Their display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not seen anyone else rough up the North London side like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the end of October.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's home form, the sole side they have been defeated by 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 much-needed points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but could they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|