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The Gunners' ten-match victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global hiatus, however can the English top division leaders bounce back against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.

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

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a variety of special visitors.

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

The singer's latest album, Knees Up, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not intending a professional return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, 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 still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Plus I am 41 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 boy chooses to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have a young family, Madison and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not force football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they happen to get the passion 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 nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly was involved with a football club 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 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 Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

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

It smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact 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 pick: The Blues will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple games - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's sole on the road win this campaign came at Forest in August, when their manager Nuno was still that team's coach.

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

I will go with the Cherries, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have improved 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 season started, but they have surprised a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four games.

My son told me to select Bees striker Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much success on the travel this term, and Brighton are consistently decent at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be a match where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a huge game for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their past six games.

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

As for Sunderland, well they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We've not seen any other team disrupt the Gunners like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of last month.

However I am not do that. Rather, I really need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the only team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Marco Silva's team will be extremely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know Sunderland are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but they have nonetheless been respectable at home this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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