Sunderland travel to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, aiming to break a 43-year winless run in North London.
The Black Cats have moved into eighth place after a resurgent campaign. They remain the only team in the division with an unbeaten home record. Sunderland dramatically held Arsenal to a 2–2 draw in their last meeting. Notably, Brian Brobbey secured that point with a 93rd-minute equaliser. However, manager Régis Le Bris must fix their poor away record of seven winless games.
Sunderland Team News
Régis Le Bris manages a squad currently hit by a major injury blow in midfield. Notably, captain Granit Xhaka is ruled out with an ankle injury. Consequently, the visitors must find a new anchor for their central engine room. Sunderland is also without Bertrand Traoré and Arthur Masuaku. In positive news, deadline-day signing Nilson Angulo is fit for his debut.
Robin Roefs will start in goal behind a defensive five-man unit. Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, and Omar Alderete will provide the central shield. Trai Hume and Reinildo will operate in the wing-back positions. In midfield, Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki will look to provide stability. Brian Brobbey spearheads the attack, aiming to continue his run of three goals in four games.
Sunderland Predicted Lineup
Sunderland predicted XI: Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Le Fee, Diarra, Sadiki, Talbi; Brobbey
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, 7 February 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
How to watch Arsenal vs Sunderland?
UK fans can listen to live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day at 22:25 GMT.
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