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Arsenal's 10-game winning run came to an end by the Black Cats before the international hiatus, however will the Premier League leaders recover against north London rivals Spurs this weekend?

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

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

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

In week 12, he takes on performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United fan.

Murs' new album, Knees Up, is available on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Experiences

Murs is a skilled footballer as well as a accomplished singer 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 charity match the other night for a friend of mine," he said. "My team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you want!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now 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 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 time that my daughter or boy chooses to play instead."

Murs and his wife his partner have two children, their daughter and Albert, and he is prepared to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming their manager.

"I won't force football on our kids but I've previously told Amelia that if they happen to get the passion for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their weekend football side," he said.

"I watched my relatives play a lot, and I really got into it, and I obviously was involved with a soccer team for a period too.

"My dad did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He managed our team for two or three years and had great fun with it. That might be the future for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to be patient for their star's return from injury but their attack is already more potent with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

I still think this fixture will be quite close, though. Burnley are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor defeats so far have been against Liverpool and Arsenal.

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

Sutton's prediction: 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 been defeated in their past two matches - 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 won two in a row before the international break and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear competitive again.

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

Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - will it be West Ham extending their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-0

Olly's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season started, but they have surprised a few observers under their manager and are in fine fettle with three wins in their past four matches.

A family member told me to get Bees forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football team a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, I ignored the advice.

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

The Bees have not had much success on the road this season, and Brighton are always strong at their stadium. Brentford will try to attack on the break but I feel the home manager's side carry much more of a danger.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

The singer's prediction: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a many goals but it in reality proves to be quite tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their past six matches.

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

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

The away side's performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was superb. We have not seen any other team rough up the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice to do to back the visitors here, because they are obviously capable of disrupting Fulham up too and, the last time they were in this part of London, they beat the Blues at the close 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.

Considering Fulham's at Craven Cottage record, the sole side they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Marco Silva's side will be extremely eager for a good outcome, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's prediction: I know Sunderland are performing strongly and additionally that the hosts are on a bad streak... but Fulham have still been respectable at home this season. 2-0

The algorithm's outlook: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to predict. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but could they be one of the sides who benefit from the {international break|