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Arsenal are aiming to continue their perfect start to the season at the Stadium of Light against Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday night.
The Gunners beat Napoli 1-0 away from home in the Champions League in midweek, and were also victorious 2-1 at home to Chelsea in the league last time out.
Meanwhile, Sunderland also won 1-0 at home to Hull City in the Carabao Cup, and drew 1-1 at Brentford last time out in the league.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Sunderland vs. Arsenal key stats
- Sunderland have not won three successive Premier League home games since February 2012.
- Arsenal have won all five matches in all competitions this season.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in 17 Premier League H2Hs (D6, L11).
Sunderland vs. Arsenal preview: Gunners to go top?
Sunderland vs Arsenal — Tale of the Tape
| Sunderland | vs | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Position | 2nd |
| 4 | Points | 9 |
| 3 | Goals For | 6 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 1 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 9th | Home / Away Rank | 5th |
After losing 2-1 at newly-promoted Ipswich Town on the opening weekend, Sunderland are now unbeaten in three games in all competitions (W2, D1).
Arsenal will be their toughest test yet though, although the Black Cats can take encouragement from holding them to a 2-2 draw in this fixture last season.
Regis Le Bris will want to break an appalling H2H record though for his club, as Sunderland have won just once in the last 29 Premier League meetings with the Gunners (D10, L18).
The recent injury to Habib Diarra is also a fresh blow, but the hosts will be aiming to put up a decent fight.
Arsenal could welcome Jurrien Timber and Cristhian Mosquera back to the squad after injuries, although key defender William Saliba remains out.
Nonetheless, new signing Ezri Konsa has fit in like a glove, impressing in the Champions League as the Gunners kept yet another clean sheet.
Mikel Arteta's men have conceded just once all season, and that was to a player they reportedly wanted to sign this summer in Morgan Rogers.
With Manchester City not playing until Sunday afternoon against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Arsenal have the chance to go top of the table with victory.
Sunderland vs. Arsenal form guide & betting tips
| Sunderland | vs | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
LWD |
Form | WWW |
| 4 | Points | 9 |
| 12th | Form Table | 1st |
| 3 | Goals For | 6 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 1 |
WLWDW |
Form (All Comps) | WWWWW |
Whispers predicts: Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal are 1/2 (1.50) favourites to win, but while we agree with the bookies, we want to explore other bets.
BTTS – No at 4/6 (1.67) stands out given Arsenal's exceptional defensive record, while Under 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80) has a similar appeal.
In terms of player betting, Martin Odegaard is simply too good to ignore having netted again against Napoli, so Odegaard to score anytime at 4/1 (5.00) could offer great value.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-0 Arsenal victory, which is available at 11/2 (6.50).
> BTTS – No at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Odegaard to score anytime at 4/1 (5.00) | Likelihood: Possible