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Arsenal's 10-game winning streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the international hiatus, but will the English top division leaders recover against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," remarked football specialist Chris Sutton.

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

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

In week 12, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

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

Football and Family Experiences

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a footballer.

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

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too dangerous 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 time that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't push football on our children but I've previously 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 coaching their Saturday soccer side," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously owned a soccer team for a while too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our team for several seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their offense is already stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their only at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple matches - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham won back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' sole on the road win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their boss Nuno was previously Forest manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

I will go with Bournemouth, because I think what occurred 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 Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for relegation before the campaign began, but they have surprised a few people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four matches.

A family member advised me to select Bees striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will likely score again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the road this season, and the Seagulls are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the break but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: This could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it in reality proves to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six matches.

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

As for Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's display in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not seen anyone else rough up the North London side like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be 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 defeated Chelsea at the close of last month.

However I am not going to choose that. Rather, I truly 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 prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the only team they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be extremely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a poor run... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but could they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|