Overview
- Kick-off is 17:30 GMT on Saturday, 8 November at the Stadium of Light, with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra HDR.
- Mikel Arteta’s side have won 10 straight in all competitions and, per AFP, have eight consecutive clean sheets, equalling an English top-flight mark.
- Arsenal’s team news includes Gabriel Jesus sidelined, Kepa Arrizabalaga a doubt and Martin Zubimendi available again after suspension.
- Sunderland’s captain Granit Xhaka faces his former club after calling the occasion emotional, and the hosts’ strong home record has drawn praise this season.
- With Manchester City hosting Liverpool on Sunday, the result could shape the title picture, and pundits are split, with Gary Neville tipping 1-1 and Ian Wright backing a 2-0 Arsenal win.