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The Gunners' ten-match winning streak came to an end by the Black Cats prior to the global hiatus, however will the Premier League leaders recover against local foes Spurs this Sunday?

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

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

The analyst is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League games this term, against artificial intelligence, readers and a range of special visitors.

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

The singer's new record, Knees Up, is available on Friday.

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished artist and has been a star of several Soccer Aid matches over time - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a benefit game the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "My team 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 will!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my knee a few years ago and it still hasn't fully recovered. I hope I could play more but the unpredictability of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my career 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 preparing for the moment that my daughter or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by becoming their coach.

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

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

"My dad coached with us when I was a kid, which is likely where I inherited it. He coached our team for several seasons and had great fun with it. That could be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Forecasts

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is now more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be fairly tight, however. Burnley are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

It smells of a one-all tie to me, but I am actually going to choose Chelsea to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

The expert's forecast: 1-2

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

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

In contrast, West Ham won back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at home, they do look competitive again.

The Hammers' sole on the road win this campaign came at Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

So, what exactly do I go with here - will it be West Ham continuing their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I believe what happened against Villa was a anomaly.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

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

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees 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 games.

My son advised me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer team a few weeks back and, guess what, I didn't listen.

Thiago will likely score again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or support Brentford at Brighton's ground.

The Bees have not had much success on the road this term, and the Seagulls are consistently strong at home. The visitors will attempt to attack on the counter-attack but I feel Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

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

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

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

The away side's display in the 2-2 tie with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not witnessed anyone else rough up the Gunners like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to back the Black Cats here, because they are clearly able of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they beat the Blues at the end of last month.

But I am not going to do that. Instead, I truly need to carry on going against the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of responsibility for their positive results because they evidently love to defy my predictions.

Considering the home side's home record, the sole side they have lost to is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be absolutely desperate for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's forecast: 1-0

The guest's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and also that Fulham are on a bad run... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their past 10 games in all competitions, but could they be among the teams who profit from the {international break|