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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the international break, however can the English top division frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a strategy for this game," remarked soccer expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against AI, readers and a range of special visitors.

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

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

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not intending a professional return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. 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.

"Plus I am forty-one 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 child or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I won't force 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 coaching their Saturday soccer side," he added.

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

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

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for their star's return from fitness issues but their offense is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with the London side to edge it for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple games - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' only on the road victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno was previously Forest coach.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - will it be West Ham extending their streak under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 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 surprised a few people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their past four matches.

My son told me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will try to attack on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

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

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got plenty of talent in their squad but it still seems like they could be sucked into a relegation fight.

Regarding Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

The away side's performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt 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 Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the end of last month.

But I am not choose that. Rather, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's home form, the only team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be absolutely eager for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know Sunderland are doing well and also that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have still been respectable at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but might they be one of the sides who benefit from the {international break|