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The Gunners' 10-game victorious streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the global break, but will the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Spurs this weekend?

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus AI, fans and a variety of special visitors.

For week 12, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

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

"{I actually played in a charity match the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "My side was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too risky for me in my profession 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 son decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I won't force football on our kids but I've previously told my wife that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their Saturday soccer side," he said.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side for several seasons and had great fun with it. That could 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

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from injury but their attack is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, though. The Clarets are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor defeats 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 Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two games - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham won two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' sole away victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

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

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

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

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the campaign started, but they have impressed a several people under their manager and are in good form with three in their past four games.

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

The forward will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a many goals but it actually 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 lost five of their past six games.

Fulham have got plenty of talent in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be sucked into a relegation fight.

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

Their display in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not witnessed anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the visitors here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the end of last month.

However I am not do that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's home form, the only team they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know Sunderland are doing well and also that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have nonetheless been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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