Sunderland will host Arsenal today at Stadium of Light in a Premier League fixture. A win for the Black Cats will take them with Arsenal as there is a three points gap between the two sides.
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Venue: Stadium of Light
Referee: Kevin Friend
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- Sunderland conceded eight goals last weekend from Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium.
- Arsenal have not managed a clean sheet in the last five games.
Anthony Reveillere who signed a short term contract few weeks ago will be available to play as the club has received his international clearance.
Sebastián Coates and Billy Jones both are out with thigh and hamstring injuries, respectively. Emanuele Giaccherini will also be missing with ankle problem along with fellow midfielder Ricky Álvarez who has a knee problem.
Meanwhile for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, this injury list continues. Following players are out:
Mathieu Debuchy, Olivier Giroud, Mesut Ozil, Theo Walcoot, David Ospina, Serge Gnabry, Laurent Koscielny, Yaya Sanogo and Abou Diaby.
While Jack Wilshere will also miss the game due to suspension, he received fifth yellow card last weekend.
Possible Lineups:
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Sunderland (LWDDD)
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Arsenal (WDLWD)
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Southampton 8 – 0 Sunderland
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Anderlecht 1 – 2 Arsenal
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Sunderland 3 – 1 Stoke City
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Arsenal 2 – 2 Hull City
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Sunderland 0 – 0 Swansea City
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Chelsea 2 – 0 Arsenal
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Burnley FC 0 – 0 Sunderland
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Arsenal 4 – 1 Galatasaray
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Sunderland 2 – 2 Tottenham
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Arsenal 1 – 1 Tottenham
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Post by Arsenal.
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HEAD TO HEAD
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Arsenal 4 – 1 Sunderland
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Premier League, 2013-2014
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Sunderland 1 – 3 Arsenal
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Premier League, 2013-2014
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Sunderland 0 – 1 Arsenal
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Premier League, 2012-2013
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Arsenal 0 – 0 Sunderland
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Premier League, 2012-2013
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Sunderland 2 – 0 Arsenal
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FA Cup, 2011-2012
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Prediction:
Sunderland 1 – 2 Arsenal, should be an easy game for the Gunners despite an away match.
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Who will win?
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