Sunderland vs Arsenal

Match: Sunderland - Arsenal
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 11
Kick-off: November 8 2025, 17:30 GMT
Stadium: Stadium of Light

Sunderland (5-4-1)

• Goalkeeper: R. Roefs
• Defenders: T. Hume, N. Mukiele, D. Ballard, L. Geertruida, Reinildo
• Midfielders: B. Traoré, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, E. Le Fée
• Forwards: W. Isidor

Arsenal (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: David Raya
• Defenders: J. Timber, W. Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, R. Calafiori
• Midfielders: E. Eze, D. Rice, M. Zubimendi
• Forwards: B. Saka, Mikel Merino, L. Trossard

Sunderland will be without A. Alese (Shoulder Injury), D. Cirkin (Wrist Injury), H. Diarra (Groin Injury), L. Hjelde (Achilles Tendon Injury), R. Mundle (Hamstring Injury), and O. Alderete (Concussion), impacting their defensive options.

Arsenal's injury list includes Gabriel Jesus (Knee Injury), V. Gyökeres (Hamstring Injury), K. Havertz (Knee Injury), N. Madueke (Knee Injury), Gabriel Martinelli (Muscle Injury), M. Ødegaard (Knee Injury), and Kepa (Knock), which could challenge their attacking and midfield depth.

This match sees Sunderland positioned 5th with 18 points, aiming to consolidate their place in European competition. Meanwhile, league leaders Arsenal are keen to maintain their dominant position with 25 points, making this clash critical for both teams.

Sunderland's recent form shows a mixed bag with a record of DRAW-WIN-WIN-LOSS in their last four matches, indicating they are fighting for consistency but still pose a threat, especially at home.

Arsenal enters the match on a robust winning streak, having secured victories in their last four outings. Their current form of WIN-WIN-WIN-WIN demonstrates their title ambitions and ability to score goals while maintaining defensive solidity.

• May 16 2017: Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland
• October 29 2016: Sunderland 1-4 Arsenal
• April 24 2016: Sunderland 0-0 Arsenal