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The Gunners' ten-match winning run was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global hiatus, however can the Premier League leaders recover against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this match," stated soccer specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this season - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus AI, readers and a range of guests.

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

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

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "The side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

"I still love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I won't push football on our children but I've already 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 likely be managing their weekend football side," he added.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously was involved with a football club for a period too.

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

Top Division Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two games - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured 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 sole on the road victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - can West Ham continuing their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a several people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their past four games.

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

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

The Bees have not had great fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. The visitors will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side pose 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 scores but it in reality turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have have lots of talent in their team but it still feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone battle.

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

The away side's performance in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed any other team rough up the North London side like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to support the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of October.

But I am not going to choose that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the only side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be extremely eager for a good result, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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