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Arsenal's 10-game winning run came to an end by the Black Cats before the international hiatus, but will the English top division leaders bounce back against local foes Spurs this weekend?

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

"Frank will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still find a way to win."

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

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

The singer's new album, the new release, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of several charity football matches over time - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "The side was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too risky for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am 41 now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my daughter or boy chooses to play instead."

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

"I won't push football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday football side," he added.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our side for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their only at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to choose the London side to edge it for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their previous couple matches - although both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they appear strong again.

West Ham's sole away win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was previously Forest coach.

So, what exactly do I predict here - will it be West Ham extending their streak under their manager, or the home side responding?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are performing strongly but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm'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 several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their last four games.

A family member told me to select Bees forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

The Bees have not had much fortune on the road this term, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at their stadium. The visitors will try 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

Olly's prediction: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a many goals but it actually proves to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 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 games.

They have got lots of talent in their team but it still seems like they could be dragged into a relegation fight.

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

The away side's display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the end of last month.

However I am not choose that. Rather, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the only team they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

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

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard fixture to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be among the teams who profit from the {international break|