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Arsenal's ten-match victorious run came to an end by the Black Cats before the international break, but can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

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

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still manage to win."

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

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

The singer's latest record, the new release, is out on Friday.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other evening for a friend of mine," he said. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the 60th minute, and they went on 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 isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

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

"I will not 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 managing their weekend football side," he added.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side for several seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

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 league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 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 previous couple games - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

The Hammers' only away victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno was still that team's manager.

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

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

A family member told me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

The forward will likely score again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great success on the road this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be a match where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually turns out to be quite close. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive game for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six games.

They have have lots of quality in their team but it still feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

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

Their display in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not seen anyone else rough up the North London side like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the end of October.

But I am not do that. Rather, I truly need to continue going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage form, the sole side they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's team will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been decent at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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