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Arsenal's ten-match victorious streak was ended by the Black Cats prior to the international break, however will the Premier League leaders bounce back against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

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

"Frank will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus AI, readers and a range of guests.

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

The singer's new record, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Football and Family Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a successful artist and has been a featured player of several charity football matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "My team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too risky for me in my profession to do it seriously again.

"Plus I am forty-one now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am gearing up for the time that my child or boy decides to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I will not force football on our children but I've previously told my wife that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be coaching their Saturday soccer side," he said.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly was involved with a soccer team for a period too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our team for two or three seasons and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the next step 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 wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their attack is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

In my opinion this game will be fairly tight, though. The Clarets are disciplined and their sole home defeats so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

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

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

So, what on earth do I predict here - will it be West Ham continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the campaign began, but they have impressed a few observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their last four matches.

A family member advised me to select Brentford forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

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

The Bees have not had much success on the road this term, and the Seagulls are always decent at home. The visitors will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team pose much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality turns out to be quite tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got plenty of talent in their team but it still seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone fight.

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

The away side's display in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was superb. We've not seen any other team rough up the North London side like that this season, and they were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of October.

However I am not going to choose that. Rather, I truly need to carry on opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at the home side's home record, the sole side they have lost to is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely eager for a positive outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's prediction: I know the visitors are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but they have still been decent at home this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

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