Sunderland tackle Arsenal this coming Saturday within the Premier League.
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Sunderland v Arsenal Match Preview
Few would have predicted at the beginning of the season that it wouuld be first in opposition to fourth within the Premier League when Arsenal tackle Suunderland this weekend.
The Black Cats have made an excellent return to the Premier League to this point and are amongst these within the pack chasing early leaders Arsenal – who head into the weekend with a six-point lead.
Mikel Arteta’s mix of finesse and energy has swept all earlier than them to this point bar a late defeat at Anfield an 5 Premier League wins in a row have pushed them clear.
There’s a lengthy method to go however this may very well be the perfect likelihood to win the title for the primary time in a era.
Sunderland haven’t overwhelmed the Gunners in 15 league conferences, nonetheless, since a 1-0 win in 2009. However their whole of 18 factors are essentially the most a newly promoted aspect has received 10 video games right into a Premier League season since Hull Metropolis in 2008-09 (20).
Sunderland v Arsenal staff information
Sunderland are ready to see if defender Omar Alderete is match to return from a concussion.
Aji Alese, Leo Fuhr Hjellde, Romaine Mundle and Habib Diarra are all nonetheless out whereas Granit Xhaka will skipper them in opposition to his outdated membership.
Arsenal are with out striker Viktor Gyokeres once more so Mikel Merino may deputise up prime as soon as extra. Martin Zubimendi is again from suspension and centre-half Gabriel is more likely to miss out.
Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke are all nonetheless lacking.
Sunderland v Arsenal anticipated line-ups
Sunderland: Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Geertruida, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Traore, Isidor, Le Charge
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard
Sunderland v Arsenal stats
- In 35 of the final 37 Sunderland matches the sum of targets was beneath 3.5
- In 21 of the final 23 Sunderland matches within the Premier League, the sum of targets was beneath 3.5
- In 16 of the final 17 Sunderland house matches the sum of targets was beneath 3.5
- In 10 of the final 11 Sunderland house matches within the Premier League, the sum of targets was beneath 3.5
- In 6 of the final 7 Sunderland matches the sum of targets was beneath 2.5
- Arsenal have received 8 of the final 9 matches whereas scoring lower than 2.5 targets
- In 12 of the final 13 Arsenal matches the sum of targets was beneath 3.5
- Arsenal have received the final 5 away matches in a row whereas scoring lower than 2.5 targets
- Arsenal have received the final 5 matches in a row within the Premier League whereas scoring lower than 2.5 targets
- Arsenal have received 10 of the final 12 matches and the sum of targets was beneath 3.5
Methods to watch Sunderland v Arsenal
The match is broadcast dwell on Sky Sports activities Major Occasion and Premier League and could be streamed on Sky platforms and Now.
Prediction
Sunderland have been making a mockery of predictions all season however will wrestle in opposition to the formidable wanting Gunners. An away win beckons.
Sunderland 1-2 Arsenal
