Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium to face Sunderland in the Premier League after beating Chelsea 1-0 in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final in midweek. The Gunners won 4-2 on aggregate overall to book a place at Wembley Stadium in the final against Manchester City.
In the Premier League, Arsenal extended their lead to City at the top of the table to six points after beating Leeds 4-0 away from home last time out. Meanwhile, Sunderland also recorded an emphatic 3-0 victory at home to Burnley, but the Emirates poses a much bigger test for the Black Cats.
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Arsenal vs Sunderland prediction: Gunners to go nine clear?
Key stats
- Arsenal have won four of their last five games in all competitions.
- Sunderland are winless in seven away league matches, losing four.
- Arsenal are also unbeaten in 13 previous H2Hs, winning nine.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland
Arsenal should have few problems on home soil against a Sunderland side who have struggled on their travels. The Black Cats are relatively free-scoring though, and so could at least get on the scoresheet at the Emirates.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal almighty favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80.0%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Arsenal have been installed as the big favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points against Sunderland. A draw can still be backed at just over 15%, but a Black Cats win is deemed highly unlikely at just over 9%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Arsenal on top
As mentioned before, Arsenal are unbeaten in the last 13 meetings in all competitions between the two sides. Sunderland did hold them to a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light earlier this season though, which could give them some confidence.
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Arsenal preview: Still no Saka
Bukayo Saka is still expected to be on the sidelines for Arsenal alongside Mikel Merino, while Martin Odegaard remains a doubt after missing the Chelsea game. Jurrien Timber was also not spotted in training, but the Gunners could just be managing his workload.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Havertz, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres & Trossard
Last five results:
- Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
- Leeds 0-4 Arsenal
- Arsenal 3-2 Kairat
- Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United
- Inter Milan 1-3 Arsenal
Sunderland preview: Angulo could make debut
Nilson Angulo is “fit and ready” to make his debut for Sunderland, although it could be from the bench. Ex-Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka and Bertrand Traore remain out injured for the Black Cats.
Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK); Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Diarra, Sadiki; Talbi, Le Fee & Brobbey
Last five results:
- Sunderland 3-0 Burnley
- West Ham 3-1 Sunderland
- Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Everton 1-2 Sunderland
- Brentford 3-0 Sunderland
Player to watch: Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz scored the winning goal against ex-club Chelsea, and now has two goals in his last three appearances. Mikel Arteta may be tempted to use him from the start against Sunderland.