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Arsenal's 10-game victorious run was ended by the Black Cats prior to the international hiatus, but can the Premier League leaders recover against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

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

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

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, against artificial intelligence, readers and a range of guests.

For week 12, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.

The singer's new record, the new release, is available on the weekend.

Football and Family Life

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a friend of mine," he explained. "My team 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 want!

"I still 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 41 now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't force football on our kids but I've already told Amelia that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be coaching 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 team for several years and had great fun with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this game will be quite tight, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

Olly's prediction: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two matches - 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 secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they appear strong again.

West Ham's sole away win this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno was still Forest coach.

Therefore, what on earth do I predict here - will it be the Hammers extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I am going to choose the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Aston Villa was a blip.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are doing well but the visitors have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season began, but they have impressed a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their last four games.

My son advised me to select Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great success on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at home. Brentford will try to hit them on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side pose much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality proves to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got lots of quality in their team but it still seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

The away side's performance in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We have not witnessed anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of roughing 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. Instead, 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 prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's home form, the only side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a bad streak... but they have still been decent at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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