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Arsenal's ten-match winning streak came to an end by the Black Cats prior to the international break, but can the Premier League leaders recover against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

"The Spurs manager will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, versus AI, fans and a variety of special visitors.

For week 12, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

The singer's new record, Knees Up, is out on the weekend.

Football and Family Life

Olly is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several charity football games down the years - but he is not intending a serious comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "My side 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 still love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career to do it properly again.

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am gearing up for the moment that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I will not push football on our kids but I've previously told my wife that if they do get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their Saturday football side," he added.

"I observed my relatives play a lot, and I truly got into it, and I clearly owned a football club for a period too.

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I get it from. He coached our side for two or three years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is now stronger with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are disciplined and their sole home losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It 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 Premier League win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Cherries have been defeated in their past two games - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers won back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

West Ham's only on the road victory this campaign came at Forest in the summer, when their boss Nuno was previously Forest manager.

So, what exactly do I predict here - can the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's outlook: The home team are performing strongly but West Ham have picked up under their boss. 2-2

AI's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have impressed a few observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their past four matches.

My son advised me to get Bees forward Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.

The forward will likely score again on Saturday but I am still not going to pick him or back Brentford at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great success on the travel this season, and Brighton are always decent at home. Brentford will try to hit them on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's side pose much more of a danger.

The analyst's prediction: 2-1

Olly's view: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many scores but it in reality proves to be quite close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for the Cottagers, who have lost five of their last six matches.

Fulham have have plenty of talent in their squad but it still seems like they could be dragged into a relegation fight.

As for the Black Cats, well they are the surprise package of the top flight season so far.

Their display in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not seen anyone else disrupt the North London side like that this term, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the visitors here, because they are obviously able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the end of October.

But I am not choose that. Instead, I truly need to carry on going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their good outcomes because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's home form, the sole side they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be extremely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and also that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

AI's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard one to call. The Reds have lost seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|