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Arsenal's ten-match victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, however can the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still find a way to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus AI, readers and a variety of special visitors.

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

Murs' latest album, the new release, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of multiple charity football games over time - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I still love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am 41 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 moment that my child or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I won't force football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their weekend soccer team," he added.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He managed our side for two or three years and had great fun with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Predictions

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 more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be fairly close, however. Burnley are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

It suggests a one-all draw to me, but I am actually going to go with the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third league win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

The singer's pick: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple matches - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's only on the road win this season came at Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno was previously Forest coach.

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

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under their boss. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have surprised a few people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their last four games.

My son advised me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

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

They have not had much success on the road this term, and Brighton are consistently strong at their stadium. The visitors will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team carry much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

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

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive game for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six matches.

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

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.

The away side's display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not seen any other team rough up the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to support the visitors here, because they are obviously able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the close of last month.

However I am not choose that. Rather, I truly need to continue opposing Sunderland with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the sole team they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be extremely eager for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know Sunderland are doing well and also that the hosts are on a bad run... but they have nonetheless been decent at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|