Sunderland vs Arsenal: Team News, How To Watch and Prediction
Arsenal return to Premier League action at the Stadium of Light looking to extend their perfect record against a Sunderland side who have already shown they can make home games difficult.
Sunderland’s Mikel Arteta will lead his side against Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, September 12. The match kicks off at 8pm BST, with the fixture shifted to a later slot due to Arsenal’s Champions League game on Wednesday. Arsenal’s team news remains sparse, with William Saliba, Jurrien Timber, and Cristhian Mosquera absent from the squad for the trip to Sunderland.
Arteta has yet to confirm the availability of defenders Ezri Konsa, Gabriel, Ben White, and Piero Hincapie. Arsenal’s squad depth was evident in the match against Napoli, with Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Martin Zubimendi, Bruno Guimaraes, and Christos Tzolis all playing significant roles. Sunderland, on the other hand, have displayed resilience in their opening three league games, recovering from defeat at Ipswich to beat Fulham and draw 1-1 with Brentford.
They also secured a victory in the Carabao Cup against Hull City. Xhaka and Sadiki have formed the main midfield partnership for Sunderland, with Le Bris’ team using Le Fée further forward. Sunderland’s pace and direct running from wide areas could pose challenges for Arsenal, who must be cautious when defenders advance.
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