Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Arsenal today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
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Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:52Mayenda comes on for Sunderland. He was the scorer of their first goal after returning to the Premier League. Geertruida makes way for him in an attacking change.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:51Rice goes for the spectacular! Brobbey loses possession, possibly after being fouled, but referee Pawson waves play on. The England international quickly spots Roefs off his line and tries an audacious effort from inside his own half. The technique is flawless, but the ball just drifts wide of the right post. Had it been on target, it would've been 3-1 to Arsenal.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:52Sunderland extend their unbeaten home run, holding Arsenal to a thrilling 2-2 draw and denying the Gunners all three points. Ballard’s first-half header gave Sunderland the lead at the break, but Arsenal emerged with real intent in the second half. Just nine minutes after the restart, Merino cleverly slipped a pass into Saka, who finished smartly at the near post to level the score. Zubimendi twice came close to putting Arsenal ahead – first with a delicate touch that drifted narrowly wide, and then with a thunderous volley that rattled the crossbar. The breakthrough finally came when Trossard unleashed a stunning strike into the top corner, giving Arsenal what looked like a decisive lead. Sunderland kept fighting, however, and their persistence paid off deep into stoppage time. Substitute Brobbey launched himself into the air to meet a flick-on and beat the onrushing Raya. Arsenal appealed for a foul, but after a quick check, the goal stood – sending the Stadium of Light into a frenzy. The late drama didn’t end there. Merino seemed certain to snatch a last-minute winner for Arsenal, but Ballard – who already had a goal and an assist – produced a heroic block to deny him. Arsenal dominated the xG battle (2.09 to Sunderland’s 0.44) and showcased strong open-play quality, particularly in the second half. But in the end, it’s the scoreline that matters. Sunderland climb to third in the Premier League after a remarkable start to the season, while Arsenal extend their lead at the top to seven points. Up next, Sunderland head to struggling Fulham after the international break, while Arsenal prepare for a blockbuster North London derby against Tottenham. That’s all from us tonight – join us next time. Goodnight!
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:40CROSSBAR!!! Saka delivers a delightful cross into the box, Roefs comes rushing off his line, and the ball falls to Zubimendi on the edge of the area. He strikes it cleanly with his laces, but it just doesn’t dip enough, rattling the bar instead. Arsenal are piling on the pressure now.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:38FULL-TIME: SUNDERLAND 2-2 ARSENAL
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:36We’re now into the eighth minute of added time, and Sunderland look set to deny Arsenal an 11th consecutive win.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:36WOWWWWWW!!!! ARSENAL SHOULD SCORE! The Gunners surge forward and the ball falls to Merino just outside the six-yard box. He smashes a shot toward goal, but Ballard hurls himself in the way to block it before it can find the net. What a performance from the centre-half!
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:33Ballard adds an assist to his first-half goal with that header, capping off an impressive performance.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:33GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!! SUNDERLAND SCORE!!!! 2-2!!!! Sunderland show great patience, working the ball into the box where Ballard flicks it on to Brobbey. The striker hurls himself into the air, connecting with a right-footed effort that flies past the onrushing Raya and into the back of the net. Arsenal appeal for a foul on Gabriel – but the goal stands! Sunderland are level!
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:31Sunderland are throwing bodies forward now, but Rice is covering every blade of grass as ever. They’re being patient, looking for the right pass, but this time it’s Rice who heads the danger clear inside the box.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:30Seven minutes of added time will be played here! Still plenty of football left in this one.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:28Sunderland's long throw is cleared, and Arsenal launch a counter-attack. Saka picks up the ball and drives at his former captain, Xhaka. He makes it into the box, but the now Sunderland skipper times his sliding challenge perfectly to intervene.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:26Arsenal make a defensive change in response, with Mosquera coming on for Eze, who might well have found himself on the scoresheet tonight.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:25CHANCE FOR SUNDERLAND! The Black Cats surge forward in search of a late equaliser. Brobbey latches onto a pass and drives into the box, but the ball just escapes his reach as Raya comes flying off his line, bravely diving at the substitute’s feet to smother it. The keeper takes a knock in the process, but the ball is safe – and that’s all that matters for Arsenal.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:23Mukiele is back on the pitch – and in dramatic fashion! Rice is in comfortable possession when Craig Pawson signals for Mukiele to re-enter, but the defender returns on Rice's blindside, catching Arsenal off guard. Sunderland pounce and look to break, though the move eventually fizzles out. That could’ve sparked some real controversy
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:21Mukiele is down receiving treatment after a concerning moment, with Craig Pawson quick to summon the medical team. He’s sitting up now, which is a relief, though a substitution may be on the cards. Both managers are taking the opportunity for an impromptu team talk as we head into the final 10 minutes.
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19:20RAYA SAVES! A long throw causes chaos in the Arsenal box, with Merino seemingly flicking it on for Sunderland. Brobbey is waiting at the back post and gets two, maybe three chances to score, but Raya stands firm with a series of heroic stops. The flag may have eventually gone up, but the Arsenal keeper wasn’t to know that – brilliant goalkeeping.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:17The Gunners are yet to concede after taking the lead in the Premier League this season – encouraging signs for a side now defending a narrow advantage.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:15Zubimendi provided the assist, but Trossard will take the headlines. His strike had no bend or dip – just a pure arrow into the top-left corner, an absolutely sensational effort. Arsenal are finding ways to win here.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:14GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!!! 2-1 ARSENAL!!!! A THING OF BEAUTY! Trossard fires Arsenal into a deserved lead! The Belgian collects the ball on the edge of the box and is given the time to almost come to a standstill, inching closer to goal. He shifts onto his right foot and, with the space inviting him to shoot, rockets a stunning effort into the top-left corner. Roefs had no chance – it's a brilliant goal.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:11Reinildo is shown a yellow card after Saka skips past him and the full-back resorts to pulling his shorts. Arsenal now have a free-kick on the right-hand side.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:11Zubimendi takes a painful knock from Brobbey as they contest a header. Arsenal have a free-kick and need to get back into their rhythm as they push for a winner.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:09The free-kick is comfortably dealt with by Arsenal, and we're now into the final 20 minutes here.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:09Calafiori brings down Hume just inside Arsenal's third, and Xhaka stands over the free-kick.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:07Rice stands over a free-kick on the right flank and swings it into the box. Merino rises to meet it, but he’s judged to have fouled goalkeeper Roefs in the process. Free-kick to Sunderland.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:05Talbi netted a late winner against Chelsea not long ago – could he make a similar impact tonight? He comes on to replace Traore.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:04Le Fee is also taken off after a tough evening. He’s replaced by Adingra.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:04Given the sustained pressure, it's no surprise to see a triple substitution. Isidor makes way for Brobbey.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:03Sunderland have failed to win any of their last 23 matches against teams that started the day in the top four of the table, a run that stretches back to their 2-1 victory over 2nd-placed Chelsea in April 2014. Additionally, their most recent win against a table-topping side in the top-flight came against Manchester City in January 2012.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
19:00Arsenal are playing some liquid football now. For all the talk about their reliance on set-pieces, their play is telling a very different story. Rice whips in a cross that takes a slight deflection, and Eze picks it up inside the box before firing a shot – but Roefs stays alert and gathers it centrally. Eze needed to find the corner there to make it count.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:58WHAT A MOVE! If that had ended up in the back of the net, it would’ve been worthy of all the accolades. Trossard shows brilliant creativity to slip in Zubimendi, who finds himself in an unfamiliar position in the six-yard box. He guides a deft left-footed touch beyond Roefs, but it rolls agonizingly wide of the far post. Impressive stuff from the visitors – and they look hungry for another.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:57Arsenal are piling on the pressure in what’s becoming a really dangerous spell for the visitors. Sunderland will need to keep their heads and avoid chasing the game recklessly – leaving gaps now could prove costly.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:54Merino threads a perfect pass into Saka’s path, and the winger fires it into probably the only spot he could to beat the keeper.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:53GOOOOOAAAAAALLLL!!!!! ARSENAL EQUALISE! 1-1!! Sunderland are made to pay for another mistake – Le Fee, not for the first time tonight, gives it away. Arsenal react with real intent, and Merino slips Saka through. The winger fires a low shot at Roefs’ near post with his weaker right foot, and it finds the back of the net. The goalkeeper will feel he should have done better, but Arsenal won’t care – they desperately needed that, and the whole dynamic of the game has shifted.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:52The Gunners continue to play at a high tempo, making Sunderland work hard. Timber gets to the byline and fires in a cut-back cross that takes a deflection – it could go anywhere, but fortunately for the hosts, it drops safely into the gloves of Roefs.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:51CHANCE FOR ARSENAL! It’s all the visitors at the moment. Saka drifts over to the left from his usual right-wing position, gets slipped through, and drills a low left-footed shot across the face of goal – but it flashes just wide. A real opportunity missed for Arsenal, and Saka knows it as he holds his head in his hands.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:49Sunderland almost become architects of their own downfall as they try to play out from a defensive position, with most of their players still upfield after a poor corner. Merino wins the ball back high and lays it off to Trossard, who’s being fouled, but advantage is played. Unfortunately for Arsenal, the move eventually fizzles out.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:47Rice’s long throw causes a bit of a scramble in the box, with three or four Sunderland players attempting to clear. The ball eventually falls to Eze, who takes a snap shot, but it’s blocked by a wall of red and white shirts.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:47The Black Cats win a corner after some confusion among the Arsenal defenders. Xhaka’s delivery is hit low toward the edge of the box, but it’s driven straight into Saka, and the chance breaks down.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:47Saka works himself some space to whip in a cross, but it sails over everyone – including the ten Sunderland shirts packed into the box. Chances may be few and far between, but Arsenal have more than enough quality to find a way through.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:44Early throw-in for Arsenal on the right flank, and Rice is getting ready to launch it long.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:44Eze begins the second half for Arsenal!
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:41There hasn’t been much in terms of expected goals so far, but Arsenal do edge it with an xG of 0.54, while Sunderland have created just 0.18 – though crucially, they have the all-important goal to show for it. As things stand, the Black Cats are now the favourites to see out the win with a 35.6% chance, while Arsenal still hold a 34.3% probability of turning it around. A draw sits at 30.1%. Clearly, there’s still plenty left for both teams to say in this second half.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:34Sunderland take a 1-0 lead into the break against Premier League leaders Arsenal after a stop-start first half marked by few clear chances but plenty of drama. The opening flashpoint came when Merino tried to meet a cross but ended up on the turf after taking a heavy blow to the head. The Spaniard was down for four or five minutes before eventually being cleared to continue. The stop in play disrupted the early rhythm, but the home crowd kept the energy high throughout. Arsenal’s best early opening fell to Eze, who fired over after Le Fee gifted possession on the edge of the box. There was another lengthy stoppage when Timber and Le Fee clashed heads in midfield, leaving the Arsenal defender needing bandaging before returning to the pitch. Despite Arsenal’s spells of patient probing, it was Sunderland who struck first. Ballard powered home following a flick-on in the box – the Black Cats’ first shot on target and the first goal Arsenal have conceded in 812 minutes of football. Nine minutes of added time gave Arsenal a chance to respond, but Saliba squandered a huge opportunity, firing over from close range after good work by Saka. Plenty for Arsenal to think about as they look to break Sunderland down in the second half.
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18:27HALF-TIME: SUNDERLAND 1-0 ARSENAL
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:26No breakthrough from the corner, but Sunderland keep the attack alive. A switch of play is beautifully brought down by Le Fee, who lays it off to Mukiele. However, his shot is dragged wide of Raya’s goal after failing to make clean contact.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:26Sunderland win their first corner of the match after a cross reaches the back post. Calafiori, unsure of who’s lurking behind him, decides not to take any risks and puts it behind.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:24A bit of magic from Eze, wriggling into space that barely existed before pulling the ball back for Saka – but Arsenal make a mess of it. Things they normally do so well just aren’t clicking. This is where we’ll really see what they’re made of.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:21HUGE CHANCE! Arsenal finally find a way through the low block, committing bodies forward. Saka meets a cross from the left and nods it down brilliantly into the path of the unmarked Saliba. But the centre-back finishes like one, blazing the effort well over the bar and wasting a golden opportunity for Arsenal to level things up.
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18:19Shock... Xhaka goes into the book after halting Eze with both arms, leaving referee Pawson with no choice but to show the yellow card.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:18As expected, a significant amount of added time has been given at the end of the first half – nine minutes to be played.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:18A huge task lies ahead for Arteta and his players now. All eleven Sunderland players are behind the ball, and when Arsenal look up, it’s just a tidal wave of red and white stripes in front of them. Then again, Arsenal are no strangers to breaking down deep-lying defenses – it’s nothing new to them.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:15The Gunners look to respond, winning a throw-in that Calafiori takes, but Sunderland defend it well. The crowd is certainly acting as the Black Cats’ 12th man tonight.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:16Arsenal’s only three Premier League defeats to Sunderland have all come away from home – and all ended 1-0. Could history repeat itself here tonight?
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:13An unfamiliar situation for the Gunners to be in – that’s the first goal they’ve conceded in 812 minutes across all competitions.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:11Mukiele does well to play the ball back into Ballard’s path, and the Stadium of Light erupts. As things stand, Sunderland move up to second in the Premier League table.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:10GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!! 1-0 SUNDERLAND!!!!! BALLARD! Arsenal FINALLY concede a goal. A looping ball drops into the box and isn’t dealt with. Ballard rises above Rice to flick it on, and after Mukiele plays it back into his path, the defender muscles through before smashing it into the roof of the net. For all of Arsenal’s defensive solidity this season, that was far from their finest moment at the back.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:08Zubimendi goes into the book after bringing down Isidor as he turns inside his own half. No real complaints from the Spaniard.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:08Saka dances past four or five challenges before getting a tame shot away as the ball sits up nicely for him. Roefs is equal to it, though, and clears the danger.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:08Timber is back on the field, but Arsenal immediately give the ball away before a couple of Sunderland fouls halt play again. Now Merino is down after a challenge from Xhaka. The former Arsenal captain initially appears to apologise but then seems to say something to Merino while he’s still on the ground – not the classiest moment, all things considered.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:05Timber has been bandaged up around his head, and the game resumes with the Dutchman temporarily off the field.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:03Timber is still down following the clash of heads. It's the second time we've seen this already, and there’s sure to be a hefty chunk of stoppage time added at the end of the half. Hopefully, both players are okay to continue – Le Fee is already back on his feet.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:03Isidor is released down the left after Timber and Le Fee collide heads in midfield. His shot from a tight angle is dragged wide of the far post, but the game really should have been stopped immediately with both players still down. Not the finest moment from Craig Pawson.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
18:00Mukiele gives the ball away cheaply, and as Arsenal look to pounce on a disorganised Sunderland backline, Timber is judged to have fouled Le Fee. It’s a free-kick to Sunderland, and Arteta is visibly unhappy with the decision on the touchline.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:59Sunderland are unbeaten in their five home games so far this season. The last time they went on a longer unbeaten run at home in the Premier league was back in 2010 under Steve Bruce, when they went nine games without defeat.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:58CHANCE! Le Fee wins the ball back but almost makes a costly mistake. Trying to be too clever, he loses possession to Eze on the edge of the box. The summer signing quickly gets a shot away with his weaker left foot, but it flies just over Roefs’ goal. Sunderland can’t afford to gift opportunities like that to players of Eze’s quality.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:55Arsenal are beginning to turn the screw but have yet to create a clear-cut chance. Merino, with his back to goal, tries to cleverly flick the ball over the Sunderland backline for Rice, but Roefs is alert and rushes out to claim it.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:54The Black Cats do brilliantly to carve out a chance through the middle, with the move eventually falling to Traore. He squares up Calafiori but loses his footing at the crucial moment, allowing the Italian to step in and clear the danger.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:52Saka takes the corner and opts to go short, which is surprising given how successful Arsenal have been with in-swinging deliveries toward the penalty spot. It comes to nothing, though, as the ball is worked out to the edge of the box, and the visitors are unable to create a meaningful chance.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:51A string of neat passes leads to the Gunners’ first corner of the game. They’ve already scored from eight corners in their opening 10 matches this season – the most ever in the first 10 games of a Premier League campaign.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:49Rice registers the first shot on target of the game. The England international fires it low towards the far-right corner from the left side, almost catching out Roefs, who parries it away rather uncomfortably. Arsenal win a throw-in from the rebound – and you can be sure they’ll look to take it long.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:48Isidor concedes a free-kick just left of centre, about 25 yards from goal. Rice stands over it – and it’s not far from the spot where he scored that stunning free-kick against Real Madrid.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:47Reinildo carelessly gives the ball away to Zubimendi on the edge of the box after dwelling too long in the left-back position. Eze picks it up and tries to clip one into the area, but there aren't enough Arsenal bodies in the box to make it count. Still, Arsenal keep possession as they patiently probe for the opener.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:45It’s been a scrappy affair so far, made even more disjointed by the injury delay. But with play back under way, let’s hope we see some momentum start to build.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:43Referee Pawson is ready to get the game back under way after Merino takes a walk around the pitch and looks set to continue. These few minutes of stoppage have only helped crank up the noise from the Sunderland supporters.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:43It’s worth noting that Arsenal don’t have a fully fit backup striker at the moment, with Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus all sidelined. If the Spaniard has to come off, you’d expect Trossard to shift into a central role.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:42We’re still waiting to see whether Merino will be able to continue. He’s sat up and talking, but player welfare remains the top priority for everyone involved.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:40Trossard attempts to recreate the goal he assisted in midweek for the same player, Merino. But the Spaniard comes off worse after a clash with the Sunderland defender Ballard. He’s down and receiving treatment now. You’d expect the medical team to run him through the concussion protocol to determine whether he’s fit to continue.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:39Rice’s throw didn’t quite have enough on it, and it’s the defences who are on top five minutes into this one. The long throw is well and truly back, isn’t it?
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:38No joy for Sunderland from the long throw, as Arsenal deal with it calmly and settle things down with composed defending. Now it’s Arsenal’s turn, as they earn a chance to send one into the box themselves.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:37Sunderland have started aggressively, earning another chance for a long throw after Timber puts the ball out of play. It’s hard for the home side not to be buoyed by the raucous support from the stands.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:35Raya, under pressure from Isidor, mishits his clearance and sends the ball out of play, gifting Sunderland a throw-in deep in Arsenal territory. However, there's a brief pause as referee Craig Pawson steps in to replace the assistant’s faulty flag. Sunderland will have plenty of time to plan this set-piece.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:32Following a moving rendition of the Last Post, the match gets under way. Sunderland kick us off, attacking from right to left.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:29As the players emerge onto the pitch at the Stadium of Light, let's take a look at Opta’s Live Win Probability model. Arsenal come in as strong favourites, with nearly a 70% chance of extending their winning streak to 11 matches. Sunderland, despite their solid form at home, have been given only a 13.5% chance of victory – setting the stage for a challenging night under the floodlights.
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17:19Arteta makes just one change to the side that beat Burnley last weekend. With Viktor Gyokeres sidelined, Merino comes in to lead the line. The Spaniard impressed after coming off the bench at half-time in that Burnley match, before starting and scoring twice in the Champions League on Tuesday. This marks the 10th consecutive Premier League game in which Timber and Calafiori start together as Arsenal’s full-back pairing – a partnership that has been pivotal to their defensive solidity this season.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:14No changes for Sunderland, as they name the same side that earned a 1-1 draw with Everton last time out – their third consecutive game with an unchanged XI. Isidor leads the line once again, having already scored four times this season, with three of those at the Stadium of Light. However, of all the starters tonight, the Frenchman is the only player to have scored more than once.
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17:11Arsenal come into this clash on a remarkable run of form, having won 10 consecutive games across all competitions. Some might argue they look the strongest they’ve ever been under Mikel Arteta. Even more impressively, the Gunners have kept clean sheets in each of their last eight outings – a streak that could become the longest in English top-flight history if they manage another shutout at the Stadium of Light. Victory tonight would see Arsenal move nine points clear of Manchester City and 10 ahead of champions Liverpool, further strengthening their title credentials. History is also on their side: Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 15 Premier League meetings with Sunderland, a run stretching back nearly 16 years since a 1-0 defeat at this very ground.
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17:08ARSENAL SUBS: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Piero Hincapie, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Christian Norgaard, Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman, Andre Harriman-Annous.
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17:08ARSENAL (4-3-3): David Raya; Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber; Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice; Leandro Trossard, Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka.
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17:08SUNDERLAND SUBS: Anthony Patterson, Luke O’Nien, Arthur Masuaku, Dan Neil, Chemsdine Talbi, Chris Rigg, Simon Adingra, Brian Brobbey, Eliezer Mayenda.
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17:08SUNDERLAND (5-4-1): Robin Roefs; Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Dan Ballard, Lutsharel Geertruida, Reinildo Mandava; Enzo Le Fee, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Bertrand Traore; Wilson Isidor.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:00It’s hard to believe where Sunderland find themselves just 10 games into this Premier League season. Given how newly promoted sides have fared in recent years, their current position is nothing short of remarkable – and refreshingly so. Regis Le Bris’ men sit just one point behind Manchester City in second place and could leapfrog Pep Guardiola’s men with a home win this evening. The Black Cats showed real resilience on Monday, coming from behind to draw with Everton and extend their unbeaten home record in the Premier League this season. They’ll be counting on that Stadium of Light fortress once again tonight. Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka will face familiar foes, having made 225 Premier League appearances for Arsenal – a club where Mikel Arteta played a pivotal role in revitalising his career.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
17:00Hello and welcome to this live text commentary of tonight’s Premier League meeting between Sunderland and Arsenal!
Sunderland vs Arsenal
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