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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the international break, however can the Premier League frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

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

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

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against artificial intelligence, readers and a range of special visitors.

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

Murs' new record, Knees Up, is out on the weekend.

Football and Family Experiences

Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My side was trailing 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 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 hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Plus 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 preparing for the moment that my child or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've already told my wife 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 coaching their Saturday football team," he said.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I obviously was involved with 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 could be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

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

In my opinion this game will be quite close, though. The Clarets are well organised and their sole home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

On the other hand, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

West Ham's sole on the road victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham manager Nuno was still Forest coach.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

I will choose the Cherries, because I think what occurred against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the season began, but they have impressed a few people under their manager and are in good form with three wins in their past four games.

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

The forward will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had much fortune on the road this term, and the Seagulls are consistently decent at home. Brentford will try to hit them on the break but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of goals but it actually turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for Fulham, who have lost five of their last six matches.

Fulham have have lots of quality in their squad but it still seems like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

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

The away side's performance in the two-all tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

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

But I am not do that. Rather, I truly need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

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

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but they have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be one of the sides who benefit from the {international break|