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The Gunners' ten-match victorious streak came to an end by the Black Cats prior to the global hiatus, however can the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this weekend?

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus AI, readers and a range of special visitors.

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

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

Soccer and Parenting Life

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

"{I recently played in a charity match the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "The team was losing 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 injured 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 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 preparing for the time that my daughter or son chooses 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 coach.

"I will not force football on our kids but I've already 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 managing their Saturday soccer team," he added.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned a soccer team for a while too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I get it from. He managed our side 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

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's return from fitness issues but their offense is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

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

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

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two matches - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, the Hammers won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still that team's manager.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can West Ham extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

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

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign started, but they have impressed a several people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three in their last four matches.

A family member advised me to get Brentford striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks back and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

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

The Bees have not had much fortune on the travel this term, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at home. Brentford will try to hit them on the counter-attack but I feel the home manager's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a many goals but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive fixture for Fulham, who have lost five of their past six games.

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

As for the Black Cats, indeed they are the unexpected success of the Premier League campaign so far.

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal 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 more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of last month.

But I am not do that. Rather, I truly need to carry on opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's home record, the only side they have lost to is the league leaders. Marco Silva's side will be extremely desperate for a positive outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at home this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 games in all competitions, but might they be among the teams who benefit from the {international break|