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The Gunners' 10-game victorious run was ended by the Black Cats prior to the global hiatus, however will the English top division frontrunners recover against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

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

Sutton is forecasting results for all 380 Premier League fixtures this season, against artificial intelligence, fans and a range of guests.

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

The singer's new record, the new release, is available on Friday.

Football and Family Experiences

Olly is a skilled footballer as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not intending a professional comeback as a player.

"{I actually played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "The side was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, 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 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 profession to do it seriously 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 child or son chooses to play instead."

Murs and his spouse his partner have two children, their daughter and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not force football on our children but I've previously told my wife that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my coaching badges - and I will likely be managing their weekend soccer side," he said.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I inherited it. He managed our side for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues may have to be patient for Cole Palmer's return from injury but their attack is already more potent with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this fixture will be quite tight, however. Burnley are well organised and their only home defeats so far have been against the Reds and Arsenal.

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

The expert's forecast: 1-2

Olly's prediction: Chelsea will be too strong. 1-3

AI's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

In contrast, the Hammers won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

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

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

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

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

Olly's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but the visitors have picked up under their boss. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were seen as one of the frontrunners for relegation before the season started, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in good form with three in their last four games.

A family member told me to get Bees striker Igor Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I didn't listen.

Thiago will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am nonetheless not going to pick him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

Olly's prediction: This 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 tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive game for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six games.

They have have plenty of quality in their squad but it nonetheless feels like they could be dragged into a drop zone fight.

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

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

The logical choice would be to back the visitors here, because they are clearly able of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the end of October.

But I am not choose that. Instead, I really need to continue opposing Sunderland with my forecasts. I am claiming a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly enjoy to prove me wrong.

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

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know Sunderland are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a poor streak... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this season. 2-0

AI's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 matches in all competitions, but might they be one of the sides who profit from the {international break|