Overview
- Regis Le Bris confirmed centre-back Omar Alderete will miss the Arsenal match under concussion protocols after residual symptoms from the Wolves game.
- Le Bris described the issue as not serious and indicated Paraguay duty could provide minutes before a planned Sunderland return after the break.
- Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is in contention to play and has been used to help brief the squad on Mikel Arteta's side.
- Le Bris said Sunderland must be brave and deliver their best football, calling for a 'masterclass' to halt the league leaders' momentum.
- Habib Diarra is progressing after September groin surgery with a return targeted before year-end, while Sunderland remain unbeaten at home and could move within four points of the summit with a win.