Comments and predictions for Sunderland vs Arsenal: Win with sweat
The match between Sunderland vs Arsenal in the Premier League takes place at 0:30 on November 9. Nghe An Newspaper, Radio and Television analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Sunderland vs Arsenal team information
In true Arsenal fashion, Viktor Gyökeres had his best half of the season against Burnley before suffering a muscle injury and missing the game, but he is expected to be back in time for the North London derby against Tottenham on November 23.
However, another new signing, Martin Zubimendi, is likely to return to action. He picked up a minor injury at Turf Moor but trained normally ahead of the game against Slavia Prague – for which he is suspended.
Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (minor collision) is still doubtful of playing, but if he does play, he will only be on the bench. Meanwhile,Gabriel Martinelli (muscle), Noni Madueke (knee), Kai Havertz (knee), Gabriel Jesus (knee)andMartin Ødegaard (knee)are definitely absent.
On Sunderland's side, defender Omar Alderete is expected to return from a concussion to face Arsenal, but he is still experiencing "after-effects" and his ability to play is still uncertain.
Coach Le Bris will definitely be without five players:Aji Alese (shoulder), Dennis Cirkin (wrist), Romaine Mundle (thigh), Leo Fuhr Hjelde (Achilles heel)andHabib Diarra (groin). However, the team did not suffer any new injuries after the draw with Everton.
Granit Xhaka – the man who used to have225 Premier League appearances for Arsenal– will reunite with his former team with the hope of scoring in two consecutive matches in the tournament, something he has not done since 2023 when he was still a “Gunners” (against Crystal Palace and Leeds United).
Latest expected lineup for Sunderland vs Arsenal
Sunderland:
Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Geertruida, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Traore, Isidor, Le Fee
Arsenal:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard
Latest football commentary on Sunderland vs Arsenal
The Champions League match between Arsenal and Slavia Prague went exactly as predicted — a win for Arsenal, another clean sheet, and a brilliant performance from “reluctant number 9” Mikel Merino, the perfect replacement for Viktor Gyökeres.
Thanks to a double from the Spanish midfielder, along with Bukayo Saka's successful penalty and Slavia's disallowed penalty, Arsenal achieved a feat that no English team has been able to do throughout the tournament.105 years ago: won eight consecutive matches in all competitionswithout conceding a goal.
The seventh win in that run was a comfortable 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor, which kept Arsenal six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table — a position they will hold through the international break.
The last time Arsenal conceded was against Newcastle United in September, and they are now aiming for a new milestone - winning five consecutive Premier League games without conceding a goal for the first time in their history. Their last such run in the top flight was under George Graham in 1987.
As for Graham — famous for Arsenal's steely defense — he would be proud of this statistic:Arsenal will face an average of just 1.9 shots on target per game in the 2025–26 Premier League, the lowest number ever recorded in the history of the tournament.
While Arsenal have gone weeks without conceding a goal, Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs had to pick the ball out of the net on Monday night, but Régis Le Bris' men can still be proud of their run.unbeaten at homein the Premier League this season.
Iliman Ndiaye's fourth goal of the season looked to have ended that run, but Granit Xhaka — with a bit of luck from a deflection — scored his first Premier League goal for Sunderland, earning the newly promoted side a valuable 1-1 draw.
Sunderland are performing beyond expectations.ranked above Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Newcastle. They are currently fourth — a Champions League spot — and could climb into the top three if they beat Arsenal, as at least one of Man City or Liverpool will drop points in Sunday's big clash.
There are only four teams that are still unbeaten at home this season: Crystal Palace, Brighton, Bournemouth and Arsenal. Sunderland are not only among them but have scored in all five of their home games, suggesting Arsenal's solid defence will not have an easy day.
The Stadium of Light was also the site of Sunderland's last Premier League win over Arsenal — a 1-0 win in 2009. Since then, the Gunners haveunbeaten in 15 consecutive matchesagainst Xhaka's team.
Latest Sunderland vs Arsenal score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Sunderland vs Arsenalas follows:
- Sportsmole:Sunderland 1-3 Arsenal
- WhoScore:Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
- We predict:Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
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