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Arsenal's ten-match victorious run came to an end by the Black Cats prior to the global break, however will the English top division leaders recover against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?

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

"Frank will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team usually still manage to win."

The analyst is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, versus artificial intelligence, readers and a variety of guests.

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

Murs' latest record, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Football and Family Life

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished artist and has been a featured player of multiple charity football games over time - but he is not planning a professional comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "My team was trailing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I still love football, but I hurt my joint a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the unpredictability of the sport means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it properly again.

"Plus I am forty-one 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 time that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their manager.

"I won't push football on our children but I've previously told my wife that if they happen to get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their Saturday soccer side," he said.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our side 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!"

Top Division Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea may have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from injury but their offense is already stronger with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this game will be fairly tight, however. The Clarets are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.

Sutton'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

Bournemouth have lost their past two games - although both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Aston Villa last time out which surprised me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

The Hammers' sole on the road victory this season came at Forest in the summer, when their manager Nuno was still that team's manager.

So, what on earth do I go with here - can the Hammers extending their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I will go with the Cherries, because I believe what happened against Aston Villa was a blip.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Olly's prediction: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have improved under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the campaign started, but they have impressed a several people under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their last four games.

A family member told me to select Bees forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or back Brentford at Amex Stadium.

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

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

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have have plenty of quality in their squad but it still seems like they could be sucked into a relegation fight.

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

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed anyone else rough up the North London side like that this term, and they were fully competitive for them.

The sensible thing would be to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of disrupting 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 do that. Rather, I truly need to carry on going against Sunderland with my predictions. I am claiming a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they evidently love to prove me wrong.

Looking at Fulham's home record, the sole team they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be extremely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to predict they will pick up three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a poor streak... but they have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to call. Liverpool have suffered seven of their last ten matches in every tournament, but might they be one of the sides who benefit from the {international break|