Arsenal travel to Sunderland on Saturday looking to make it four wins from four in the Premier League, having already secured five straight victories across all competitions this season.
Mikel Arteta’s side beat Napoli 1-0 in the Champions League in midweek and head to Wearside boasting the division’s lowest expected-goals-against total. Arsenal have not lost to Sunderland in the Premier League since 2009, a run stretching 17 matches, and won the sides’ most recent meeting 3-0 in February.
Arsenal team news
Cristhian Mosquera (muscle) and Jurrien Timber (groin) are both doubtful for the trip north, while William Saliba (back) remains a long-term absentee. Arteta reported no fresh fitness issues from the Champions League win over Napoli, but is expected to make several changes regardless.
Kai Havertz, restored to the side having been rested in Naples, is set to lead the line, with Christos Tzolis — already on four assists in his first five games for the club — recalled to the front three. Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori are also in line to return, with Martin Zubimendi and Bruno Guimaraes waiting for their opportunity from the bench.
Arsenal predicted lineup
Arsenal possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Lewis-Skelly, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match kicks off at 20:00 on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
How to watch Sunderland vs Arsenal?
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
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