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Arsenal's 10-game victorious run came to an end by the Black Cats before the global break, however can the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

"{I feel like Arsenal are miles ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," remarked football expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating 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 term, versus artificial intelligence, fans and a range of guests.

In week 12, he faces singer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

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

Football and Family Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "My team 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 continue to love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it still isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous 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 preparing for the time that my daughter or son decides to play instead."

The singer and his spouse his partner have a young family, Madison and their son, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I won't push football on our children 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 manager qualifications - and I will probably be managing their Saturday soccer side," he added.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly was involved with a soccer team for a while too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He managed our side for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is already stronger with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

I still think this fixture will be quite tight, though. Burnley are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

This suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to go with the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

Olly's pick: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have lost their previous couple matches - although both of them were away - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which surprised 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 appear competitive again.

West Ham's only away victory this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still that team's coach.

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers extending their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

I will choose Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are doing well but West Ham have improved under Nuno. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the favourites for relegation before the campaign started, but they have surprised 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 forward Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or support the away side at Brighton's ground.

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

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

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

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a massive fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six games.

They have have lots of talent in their team but it still feels like they could be dragged into a relegation fight.

Regarding the Black Cats, well they are the unexpected success of the top flight season so far.

Their display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are obviously capable of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they beat Chelsea at the end of October.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to carry on going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of credit for their good results because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be extremely desperate for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a bad streak... but they have still been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a hard one to predict. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the teams who benefit from the {international break|