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Arsenal's 10-game victorious run was ended by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, however will the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still find a way to win."

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus AI, fans and a variety of guests.

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

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

Football and Family Life

Olly is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game 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 went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

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

"Plus 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 preparing for the moment that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

Murs 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 force football on our kids but I've previously told my wife that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their weekend soccer team," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously owned a football club for a while too.

"My father did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our side for two or three years and had a wonderful time 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

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for their star's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It suggests a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their past two matches - 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 won back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

West Ham's sole on the road victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I go with here - can West Ham extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I believe what happened against Villa was a blip.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly 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 favourites for relegation before the campaign began, but they have impressed a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four games.

A family member advised me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

They have not had much fortune on the travel this season, and Brighton are consistently decent at home. Brentford will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's side pose much more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality turns out to be quite 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 past six matches.

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

Regarding the Black Cats, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

The away side's performance in the two-all draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not seen anyone else disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of disrupting the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the close of last month.

However I am not do that. Rather, I really need to continue opposing Sunderland with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have nonetheless been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but could they be among the sides who profit from the {international break|