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Arsenal's 10-game winning streak was ended by the Black Cats before the international break, however can the English top division frontrunners recover against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

"Frank will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still manage to win."

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this term, versus AI, readers and a range of special visitors.

In week 12, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United supporter.

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

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My team was trailing 3-1 when I came off 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 joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my daughter or son decides to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

"I will not force football on our children 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 probably be managing their Saturday football team," he added.

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

"My father did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He managed our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their offense is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this fixture will be quite close, however. Burnley are disciplined and their only at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

It smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to go with the London side to edge it for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

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

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have lost their previous couple games - although both of them were away - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, West Ham secured two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they do look strong again.

The Hammers' only away win this campaign came at Forest in August, when their manager Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

So, what exactly do I go with here - will it be the Hammers continuing their streak under Nuno, or Bournemouth responding?

I am going to go with Bournemouth, because I think what happened against Aston Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's forecast: 2-0

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

The algorithm's prediction: 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 fine fettle with three in their past four matches.

A family member told me to get Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

The forward will likely score again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to select him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.

They have not had great success on the road this season, and Brighton are always decent at home. Brentford will try to attack on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's side carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

Olly's view: This could be one of those games where you expect there is going to be a lot of scores but it in reality proves to be rather close. 1-1

The computer's prediction: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

It is a huge game for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six matches.

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

As for Sunderland, well they are the unexpected success of the top flight campaign so far.

The away side's performance in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt the North London side like that this term, and they were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they defeated the Blues at the end of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I really need to carry on going against 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 form, the only team they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be absolutely eager for a good result, so I am going to say they will pick up three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know Sunderland are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... 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 call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in every tournament, but might they be among the teams who profit from the {international break|