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Arsenal's ten-match victorious run was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global break, but will the English top division frontrunners recover against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

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

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

In the twelfth round, he faces singer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United supporter.

The singer's latest album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Family Life

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of several charity football games down the years - but he is not planning a professional return as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "The side was losing 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 want!

"I still love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now 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 career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one 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 time that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already 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 likely be coaching their weekend football team," he said.

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our side for several years and had great fun with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their attack is now stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be quite tight, though. The Clarets are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

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

The expert's forecast: 1-2

The singer's prediction: Chelsea will be superior. 1-3

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two games - albeit both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' only away victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I go with here - can West Ham extending their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

I will go with the Cherries, because I believe what happened against Villa was a anomaly.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 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 their manager and are in fine fettle with three in their past four matches.

A family member advised me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

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 fortune on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are always decent at home. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's team pose much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually turns out to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

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

As for Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the top flight campaign so far.

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

The sensible thing would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the end of October.

However I am not choose that. Rather, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's home record, the sole team they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know the visitors are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a poor run... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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