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Arsenal will look to continue their perfect start to the new season tonight when they take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
The Gunners have picked up maximum points from their three Premier League games so far this campaign and are fresh off the back of an impressive victory over Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
But Arsenal will be wary of the threat posed by the Black Cats, who took points off Mikel Arteta’s men in the corresponding fixture last year.
Despite a mixed start to the season, which saw Sunderland lose to Ipswich on the opening day, Regis Le Bris’ side will be hoping they can take points off Arsenal once again in front of their boisterous home crowd.
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Mixed start for the Black Cats
It’s one win, one draw and one defeat for Sunderland do far this season with their sole victory coming in front of their own fans against Fulham.
Havertz the main man again
Viktor Gyokeres got his first start of the season midweek against Napoli but for the fourth time in four league games, Kai Havertz is tasked with leading the Arsenal attack.
Mikel Arteta’s undisputed first choice no9?
Bruno back on enemy territory
I’m sure former Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes was given a warm reception upon arrival at the Stadium of Light. I’m sure of it.
Fofana on the bench for Black Cats
Arsenal looked into signing Malick Fofana late on in the summer transfer window but in the end, it was left down to Sunderland and Crystal Palace to scrap it out for the French starlet.
He landed on Wearside where big things are expected.
Sunderland team to face Arsenal
Roefs; Meunier, Mukiele, Ballard, Danso, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki, Le Fee; Angulo, Brobbey
Subs: Ellborg, Hume, O’Nien, Alderete, Methalie, Talbi, Rigg, Fofana, Isidor
Arsenal team to face Sunderland
Raya, White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Saka, Tzolis, Havertz
Subs: Kepa, Hincapie, Eze, Timber, Gyokeres, Madueke, Merino, Zubimendi, Guimaraes
Timber in Arsenal squad
The Dutchman is on the bench tonight!
Rested Gunners
Arsenal got their Champions League campaign up and running with a 1-0 win away to Napoli midweek.
Mikel Arteta was able to rotate his side that night with Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Mikel Merino and Piero Hincapie coming in.
How Arsenal are expected to line up tonight
Here’s how we have it…
Arsenal team news ahead of kick-off
Ben White has been ever-present in the starting XI this season but came off late on in Naples, appearing to be in some discomfort.
The former Brighton defender is ‘fine’ according to his manager however and is expected to take his place in the side at the Stadium of Light tonight.
Arteta confirmed on Friday that Cristhian Mosquera is ‘progressing well’ and could be in contention to make the squad today. Jurrien Timber meanwhile has been stepping up his return in training but tonight could come too soon for him.
Sunderland vs Arsenal TV channel and live stream
You can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 with streaming also available through the HBO Max app.
Of course, we’d much rather you stick with us.
Sunderland vs Arsenal kick-off time
It’s a late start for these two – we are underway at 8pm sharp.
Good evening!
Three wins from three make very good reading for Arsenal who can move clear at the summit of the Premier League tonight at Sunderland.
With Manchester City not in action until tomorrow, the Gunners can move out on their own with a win on Wearside.
Stick with us, we have all your team news and build-up on the way.
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