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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats before the global hiatus, but can the Premier League frontrunners recover against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of guests.

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

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

Football and Parenting Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a successful singer and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not intending a serious return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he explained. "My team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you will!

"I still love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I wish 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.

"Plus I am forty-one 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 child or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

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

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

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He coached our team for several years and had great fun with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for their star's return from fitness issues but their offense is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be quite close, though. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

This suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am actually going to go with Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two games - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

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

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are performing strongly but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a several observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their last four games.

A family member advised me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably score again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had great fortune on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are always decent at their stadium. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I feel the home manager's side pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

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

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive fixture for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their past six matches.

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

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

Their display in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not seen any other team rough up the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the close of last month.

But I am not do that. Rather, I really need to carry on going against the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they evidently enjoy to prove me wrong.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-0

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

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but could they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|