🔗 Share this article

The Gunners' 10-game victorious streak came to an end by the Black Cats prior to the global break, however can the Premier League leaders recover against local foes Spurs this weekend?

"{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 soccer expert Chris Sutton.

"The Spurs manager will try to neutralize Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side usually still find a way to win."

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

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

Murs' latest album, Knees Up, is out on the weekend.

Football and Parenting Life

Murs is a talented soccer player as well as a successful singer and has been a featured player of several Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious return as a footballer.

"{I actually played in a charity match the other night for a friend of mine," he explained. "The team was trailing 3-1 when I was substituted in the 60th minute, and they went on to win 4-3, so you can read into that what you want!

"I continue to 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 risky for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Plus I am forty-one now, and we are not everyone is Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very content not playing football and I am preparing for the moment that my child or boy chooses to play instead."

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

"I won't 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 coaching their Saturday football team," he added.

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

"My father coached with us when I was a child, which is likely where I get it from. He coached our team for several years and had a wonderful time with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am looking forward to it!"

Premier League Predictions

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

Chelsea might have to be patient for Cole Palmer's comeback from fitness issues but their attack is now stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both back fit.

In my opinion this fixture will be fairly close, however. The Clarets are well organised and their sole at Turf Moor losses so far have been against Liverpool and the Gunners.

It suggests a one-all tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with the London side to edge it for what would be their third consecutive Premier League win in a row.

The expert's prediction: 1-2

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

AI's prediction: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their past two games - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.

In contrast, the Hammers secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they appear strong again.

The Hammers' only away victory this season came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno was still Forest manager.

Therefore, what exactly do I predict 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 think what happened against Villa was a blip.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: The home team are doing well but the visitors have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

AI's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

The Bees were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the season began, but they have impressed a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in fine fettle with three in their past four matches.

My son told me to get Brentford forward Thiago in my Fantasy Football squad a few weeks back and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

The forward will likely find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or back Brentford at Brighton's ground.

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

Sutton's forecast: 2-1

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

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

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

They have got lots of talent in their team but it nonetheless feels like they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

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

Their performance in the 2-2 tie with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not witnessed any other team rough up the Gunners like that this season, and they were more than a match for them.

The sensible thing to do to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the previous occasion they were in west London, they beat Chelsea at the close of last month.

However I am not going to do that. Rather, I really need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they evidently enjoy to defy my predictions.

Looking at Fulham's home record, the only team they have been defeated by is Arsenal. Their manager's side will be extremely desperate for a good outcome, so I am going to predict they will secure three much-needed points.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are performing strongly and also that the hosts are on a bad streak... but Fulham have still been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

It is a tough fixture to predict. The Reds have suffered seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but might they be among the sides who benefit from the {international break|