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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak came to an end by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, however will the Premier League frontrunners recover against north London rivals Spurs this Sunday?

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

"Frank will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still find a way to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, against artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of special visitors.

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

Murs' new album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. 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 properly again.

"Plus I am forty-one now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up 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 becoming their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already told my wife that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - 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 obviously was involved with a soccer team 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 seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their attack is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be fairly close, however. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their past two games - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' sole away win this season came at Nottingham Forest in the summer, when West Ham boss Nuno was previously Forest coach.

So, what on earth do I predict here - can the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have improved 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 campaign started, but they have impressed a several people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four games.

My son advised me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will likely score again on Saturday but I am still not going to select him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great success on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are always decent at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to attack on the break but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it actually proves to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive game for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

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

Regarding the Black Cats, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League campaign so far.

Their performance in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not witnessed any other team disrupt the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice would be to back the visitors here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of last month.

But I am not do that. Instead, I truly need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive outcomes because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's home record, the only side they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's team will be extremely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know the visitors are doing well and also that the hosts are on a bad streak... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but might they be among the teams who profit from the {international break|