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Arsenal's 10-game victorious streak came to an end by Sunderland prior to the international break, however will the English top division leaders recover against local foes Tottenham this Sunday?

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

"The Spurs manager will attempt to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating best this season - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still manage to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this term, against artificial intelligence, readers and a range of guests.

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

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

Football and Family Life

Olly is a talented soccer player as well as a successful artist and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid games down the years - but he is not intending a serious return as a player.

"{I recently played in a charity game the other night for a mate of mine," he said. "My side was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

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

"Plus I am 41 now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my child or son chooses to play instead."

The singer and his wife Amelia Tank have a young family, their daughter and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their coach.

"I will not push football on our children but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their weekend soccer team," he added.

"I watched my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly owned a football club for a while too.

"My dad coached with us when I was a child, which is probably where I get it from. He managed our side for two or three years and had great fun with it. That could be the future for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Top Division Predictions

Saturday, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their offense is already more potent with Pedro and Delap both back fit.

I still think this fixture will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are well organised and their only home losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

This smells of a 1-1 draw to me, but I am actually going to go with the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

Sutton's forecast: 1-2

Olly's prediction: The Blues will be superior. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

In contrast, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the international break and, although both of those games were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

The Hammers' sole 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 go with here - will it be West Ham continuing their run under their manager, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

The guest's prediction: The home team are doing well but the visitors have improved under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's pick: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

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

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

The forward will probably find the net again on Saturday but I am nonetheless not going to select him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

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

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

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

AI's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

Fulham have got plenty of talent in their squad but it nonetheless seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.

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

The away side's display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not seen anyone else rough up the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing would be to support the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the close of last month.

However I am not choose that. Rather, I truly need to carry on going against Sunderland with my forecasts. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly love to prove me wrong.

Considering the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have lost to is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a good result, so I am going to say they will secure three much-needed points.

The expert's prediction: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that Fulham are on a bad streak... but they have nonetheless been decent at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a tough one to call. The Reds have suffered seven of their last ten games in all competitions, but might they be one of the teams who profit from the {international break|