Overview
- Mikel Arteta said Granit Xhaka "made me a better coach" and credited him with helping develop the team and club.
- Sunderland signed the 33-year-old for an initial £13 million this summer, and he has one goal and three assists.
- Head coach Régis Le Bris said the staff have used Xhaka’s knowledge of Arsenal in preparation and praised his leadership in creating other leaders.
- Sunderland are fourth on 18 points, level with Liverpool and seven behind leaders Arsenal after ten matches.
- Arteta reported Gabriel Jesus is back in training before the trip, while Sunderland are without defender Omar Alderete due to concussion.