Arsenal's 10-game winning run was ended by the Black Cats before the international hiatus, but can the English top division frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this Sunday?
"{I feel like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham currently but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will have a plan for this game," stated football specialist Chris Sutton.
"Frank will attempt to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their sparkling best this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's team typically still manage to win."
Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus AI, fans and a range of guests.
For week 12, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a United fan.
Murs' new record, the new release, is available on Friday.
Football and Parenting Life
Murs is a talented footballer as well as a accomplished singer and has been a star of multiple Soccer Aid games over time - but he is not planning a serious comeback as a player.
"{I recently played in a benefit game the other night for a mate of mine," he explained. "The team was losing 3-1 when I was substituted in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!
"I still love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now hasn't fully recovered. I wish I could play more but the uncertainty of the game means it's too dangerous for me in my profession to do it seriously again.
"Additionally I am forty-one 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 boy decides to play instead."
Murs and his spouse his partner have a young family, Madison and Albert, and he is ready to emulate his dad by taking on the role of their manager.
"I will not push football on our kids 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 manager qualifications - and I will probably be managing their Saturday soccer side," he added.
"I watched 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 did it with us when I was a child, which is likely where I inherited it. He managed our team for several years and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"
Premier League Predictions
Saturday, 22 November
- Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT
The Blues may have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from injury but their offense is now stronger with Pedro and Liam Delap both returned to fitness.
I still think this game will be quite close, however. Burnley are well organised and their sole home defeats so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.
This suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to choose Chelsea to edge it for what would be their third Premier League win in a row.
The expert's prediction: 1-2
Olly's pick: The Blues 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 - although both of them were on the road - but they got thoroughly beaten by Aston Villa last time out which shocked me.
On the other hand, the Hammers won two in a row before the hiatus and, although both of those games were at home, they do look strong again.
West Ham's sole away victory this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when their manager Nuno was still that team's manager.
Therefore, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their streak under their manager, or Bournemouth responding?
I will choose Bournemouth, because I believe what occurred against Aston Villa was a anomaly.
The pundit's forecast: 2-0
The guest's prediction: The home team are doing well but West Ham have picked up under their boss. 2-2
AI's prediction: 1-1
- Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT
Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign began, but they have impressed a few people under their manager and are in good form with three in their last four matches.
A family member told me to select Brentford striker Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I didn't listen.
The forward will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to pick him or support Brentford at Amex Stadium.
The Bees have not had great success on the road this season, and Brighton are consistently strong at their stadium. Brentford will attempt to hit them on the counter-attack but I think the home manager's side pose much more of a threat.
Sutton's prediction: 2-1
Olly's view: It could be one of those games where you think there is going to be a lot of scores but it actually proves to be quite tight. 1-1
The computer's prediction: 2-1
- Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT
This is a huge fixture for Fulham, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six matches.
They have got plenty of quality in their team but it still seems like they could be sucked into a drop zone battle.
As for Sunderland, indeed they are the unexpected success of the top flight season so far.
Their display in the two-all tie with Arsenal last time out was excellent. We have not witnessed any other team disrupt the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were fully competitive for them.
The sensible thing would be to support the visitors here, because they are clearly able of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated Chelsea at the close of October.
However I am not choose that. Instead, I truly need to continue going against the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their good outcomes because they clearly enjoy to defy my predictions.
Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage record, the only team they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's side will be extremely eager for a good result, so I am going to say they will pick up three points.
Sutton's prediction: 1-0
The guest's choice: I know the visitors are doing well and additionally that the hosts are on a bad run... but Fulham have nonetheless been respectable at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0
AI's prediction: 2-0
- Anfield, 15:00 GMT
It is a hard fixture to call. The Reds have lost seven of their past 10 games in every tournament, but could they be among the teams who profit from the {international break|
