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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak was ended by Sunderland prior to the international hiatus, but can the Premier League leaders recover against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

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

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

For the twelfth round, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a United supporter.

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of multiple charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit match the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "My side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I continue to 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 time that my daughter or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I won't force football on our children but I've previously told my wife 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 team," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly owned a football club for a period too.

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our team for several seasons and had great fun 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

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be fairly close, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It smells of a one-all draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple games - albeit both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, the Hammers secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this season came at Forest in August, when their manager Nuno was previously that team's coach.

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

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are doing well but the visitors have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign started, but they have impressed a few people under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their last four matches.

A family member told 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 Amex Stadium.

They have not had much success on the road this season, and the Seagulls are always decent at home. Brentford will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually proves to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge fixture for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six games.

Fulham have got lots of quality in their team but it still seems like they could be dragged into a drop zone battle.

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

Their display in the 2-2 draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed any other team rough up the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the close of last month.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to continue going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's home record, the sole side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely desperate for a good result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 games in all competitions, but might they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|