Overview
- The match kicks off at 3pm GMT on Saturday, 7 February 2026 at the Emirates, with no live UK TV due to the 3pm blackout and highlights later on Sky Sports and BBC Match of the Day.
- U.S. viewers can stream the game live on Peacock at 10am ET.
- Arsenal’s squad updates include Bukayo Saka sidelined until later in the month with a hip injury, Martin Odegaard doubtful, and Mikel Merino plus Max Dowman ruled out.
- Sunderland remain without captain Granit Xhaka, while Arthur Masuaku, Bertrand Traoré and Jocelin Ta Bi are also unavailable, and recent away form has been poor despite a 3-0 win over Burnley.
- Arsenal lead the league by six points after reaching the Carabao Cup final by beating Chelsea; betting markets make them strong favorites (bet365: Arsenal 1/5, Draw 11/2, Sunderland 14/1) and Paul Merson predicts a home win.