Sunderland vs Arsenal Preview: Team News, H2H, early injury news, probable lineups, tickets and more
A defiant Sunderland face their biggest challenge of the season when they host Arsenal in the Premier League before the international break.
If you had told any Sunderland fan on May 23 that their team would sit fourth in the Premier League table after ten games, they would have laughed. The Black Cats won the promotion playoffs and returned to the Premier League after years in the wilderness. Régis Le Bris has done a phenomenal job integrating new recruits and getting them to play his brand of football. Granit Xhaka’s the equalizer earned them a point against Everton as they moved up to fourth place in the table. A result against Arsenal would delight them as they start dreaming of bigger and better things. Xhaka, who once captained Arsenal, now leads Sunderland from the front. He would love to harm his former team’s title.
Arsenal last conceded a goal in September. If that doesn’t tell you how imperious their defense was, nothing will. Mikel Arteta has done a brilliant job of creating a back line that not only stops goals but also scores them. Their mastery of set pieces helped them open the scoring against Burnley. The Gunners rarely concede after taking the lead and led the match with ease. Slavia Prague felt the wrath of Arsenal in Champions League midweek as the North Londoners flexed their muscles once again. They are unbeaten in 12 games against the Black Cats and are hoping to extend the record. By beating a strong Sunderland side, they can further underline their status as title favorites.
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How to watch Sunderland vs Arsenal online – TV channels and live streams
The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR in the UK. It can also be streamed on Sky Sports services. For American fans, NBC and Universo will broadcast the match. It can be streamed live on Fubo in the United States and Canada.
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Key matches Sunderland v Arsenal
Granit Xhaka vs. Declan Riz: Xhaka pulled on the Gunners jersey 297 times during his seven-year stay in north London. He even wore the armband, but his fate was much criticized because the Gunners were at their lowest. The Swiss international then traveled to Leverkusen, where he won the Bundesliga without defeat. A year later, he returned to England, taking charge of Sunderland for the new season. He leads the club in all areas and has been one of the signings of the season so far. He will face Rice, who runs the show at Arsenal. The English midfielder is having an excellent season and has enough experience to now take the Gunners over the finishing line. In a clash between Arsenal’s midfield generals past and present, neutral fans are sure to get their money’s worth.
Wilson Isidor vs. Gabriel: Isidor took his tally to four goals after equalizing against Chelsea. The striker is developing into a versatile striker for his club with goalscoring and link-up play. His biggest challenge yet will be Gabriel, who likes to mark targets easily. The Brazilian central defender is currently unstoppable from set pieces. Set-piece analysts are scratching their heads as they consider between man-to-man marking and zonal marking to prevent Arsenal from winning the first contact. Gabriel, however, jumps the highest every time to deliver the goods to his camp.
Reinildo vs. Bukayo Saka: The 2020/21 League 1 winner made his comeback after receiving a red card against Aston Villa. When Sunderland play with three, they have more freedom to attack and contribute in the final third. Saka had another great outing in the Champions League. The England winger, however, is yet to produce a standout performance in open play in the league. He would love to add more goals to his tally as Viktor Gyokeres could miss the clash due to injury.
Sunderland vs Arsenal Prediction
Sunderland last won against Arsenal in 2012. The Black Cats are a different proposition now, however. They can frustrate their opponents by sitting deep and can pack a punch going forward. They are also not afraid to play expansive football. Chelsea felt all the heat from Sunderland during their recent encounter. That said, Arsenal are a much more complete team than Chelsea and possess a lot more threat. The Gunners are happy to score a goal and keep their opponents at bay. Expect a close encounter, but you could lean towards the Gunners to take all three points.
GOAL Prediction: Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Sunderland vs Arsenal kick-off time
The Stadium of Light will host the clash at 5:30 p.m. GMT / 6:30 p.m. CET / 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Sunderland vs Arsenal team news and squads
Sunderland team news
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Le Bris returned to three against Everton. Omar Alderete is still unavailable due to a concussion. The coach showed great confidence in Bertrand Traoré on the right ahead of winners like Chemsdine Talbi and Simon Adingra. Brian Brobbey’s pace and strength could be needed off the bench to test Arsenal’s tired legs late on. The coach has still not signed club record Habib Diarra.
Planned programming: Roofs; Mukiele, Ballard, Geertruida; Hume, Xhaka, Sadiki, Reinildo; Traoré, Isidor, The Fairy
Arsenal team news
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Gyokeres’ absence is Arteta’s biggest concern. With the international break fast approaching, he hopes it is just a minor problem. Mikel Merino once again proved that he can lead the line brilliantly in midweek. The Spaniard will be joined by Saka and Leandro Trossard on the flanks. Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze will return to the lineup after being rested midweek.
Planned programming:Raya; Wood, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Èze, Trossard; Merino
Form
Head-to-face record
The last meeting
Sunderland had a dream run to the quarters of the Carabao Cup and earned a trip to the Emirates Stadium in 2021. However, it was the end of the road for them as the Gunners obliterated them. Eddie Nketiah scored his first career hat-trick while Nicolas Pepe and Charlie Patino were also in the game. Nathan Broadhead scored Sunderland’s only goal as the Gunners progressed to the semi-finals.