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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak was ended by the Black Cats before the international hiatus, however can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - 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 variety of special visitors.

In the twelfth round, he takes on singer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple charity football matches over time - but he is not intending a professional return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I still love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the game 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 happy not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I will not push football on our children but I've previously 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 probably be managing their weekend football team," he said.

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

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That might 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

Chelsea might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their offense is already stronger with Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

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

It smells of a one-all tie 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.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two games - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, West Ham secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno was previously Forest manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - will it be the Hammers extending their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are performing strongly but the visitors have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the season started, but they have impressed a few people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

My son advised me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will likely score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much fortune on the travel this season, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at their stadium. Brentford will try to attack on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

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

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive game for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their last six games.

They have got lots of quality in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be dragged into a relegation fight.

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

The away side's display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not seen anyone else rough up the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to back the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the close of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Rather, I truly need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's home form, the only side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely eager for a good result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a bad run... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|