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Arsenal's ten-match winning run was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global break, however will the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

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

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against artificial intelligence, fans and a range of special visitors.

For week 12, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

The singer's latest record, Knees Up, is out on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Life

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several charity football matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "My side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, 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 isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it seriously 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 time that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their coach.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already told Amelia 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 managing their Saturday soccer team," he added.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned a football club for a period too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our team for two or three 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 Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from injury but their offense is now stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be quite close, though. Burnley are well organised and their sole home defeats 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 go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton'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

Bournemouth have lost their past two matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked 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 fixtures were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' sole away win this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously that team's manager.

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

I will go with Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

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

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign began, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their past four matches.

My son told me to get Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great success on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a many scores but it actually turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive game for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

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

As for Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the Premier League season so far.

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not seen anyone else disrupt the North London side 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 disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of last month.

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

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that the hosts are on a bad streak... but they have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but could they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|