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Arsenal's 10-game victorious run came to an end by the Black Cats before the international break, but will the Premier League leaders bounce back against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," stated football expert Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still find a way to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against artificial intelligence, readers and a variety of guests.

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

Murs' new album, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of multiple charity football matches over time - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a footballer.

"{I recently played in a charity match the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

"I still love football, but I hurt my knee a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it seriously again.

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

The singer and his spouse his partner have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I will not push football on our children but I've previously told Amelia that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will likely be managing their Saturday soccer team," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly was involved with a football club for a period too.

"My father did it with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our side for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is now more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be fairly close, however. Burnley are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

This suggests 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 Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their previous couple matches - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which surprised me.

In contrast, West Ham secured two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they appear competitive again.

The Hammers' only on the road win this campaign came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno was still that team's coach.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict here - can West Ham extending their run under their manager, or the home side responding?

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have improved under their boss. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the frontrunners for the drop before the campaign began, but they have surprised a few people under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

My son advised me to get Brentford forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

The forward will probably score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back the away side at Amex Stadium.

They have not had much fortune on the road this season, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it actually proves to be rather close. 1-1

AI's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for Fulham, who have lost five of their past six games.

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

As for the Black Cats, well they are the surprise package of the Premier League campaign so far.

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen any other team rough up the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.

The logical choice to do to support the visitors here, because they are clearly able of roughing Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in this part of London, they defeated Chelsea at the end of October.

However I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing the away team with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive outcomes because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

Looking at the home side's home record, the only team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be absolutely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I'm aware Sunderland are doing well and also that the hosts are on a poor run... but they have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to predict. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, but could they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|