Arsenal [make the trip](https://paininthearsenal.com/sunderland-vs-arsenal-preview-prediction-lineups-8-11-25) to Sunderland this afternoon as they look to continue their winning form to sign off for the international break on a high note.
The Gunners won 3-0 at Slavia Prague in their previous game. Bukayo Saka put his side ahead with a first-half penalty before Mikel Merino sealed the win with a brace after the break.
With Sunderland set to provide his side with a tough test, Mikel Arteta will likely field the strongest team he can at the Stadium of Light. However, in classic Arsenal fashion, he will have to deal with a few injuries when selecting the squad.
Here's how the Gunners could line up against the Black Cats.
Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Sunderland (4-3-3)
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Continuing in attack | Gabriel Kuchta/GettyImages
### Goalkeeper & Defenders
**David Raya (GK) -** In other news, water is wet.
**Jurrien Timber (RB) -** There's not much to argue against him being one of the best right backs in the world right now and his fine ability will be on display once again at Sunderland.
**William Saliba (CB) -** The Frenchman will continue in defence and will be hoping to keep yet another crucial clean sheet.
**Gabriel Magalhaes (CB) -** He will partner Saliba and will share his ambitions of a shutout. His dominance in the air will be key to Arsenal's set piece play as always.
**Riccardo Calafiori (LB) -** His great start to the season isn't showing any signs of slowing down and he'll keep Lewis-Skelly at bay once again.
### Midfielders
**Eberechi Eze (CM) -** He has continued to look good in the central midfield role and he will remain in the position today.
**MartÃn Zubimendi (CM) -** After missing the Champions League action due to suspension, he'll return to the base of midfield against Sunderland.
**Declan Rice (CM) -** He has been simply brilliant throughout the opening months of the campaign and his role will be crucial as he comes up against the man he replaced in Granit Xhaka.
### Forwards
**Bukayo Saka (RW) -** He got on the scoresheet in midweek and will be looking to have the same impact at the Stadium of Light as he starts on the right flank.
**Mikel Merino (ST) -** His makeshift striker heroics continued at Slavia Prague and he could cause a problem or two up front once again.
**Leandro Trossard (LW) -** The Belgian is in good form and as Arsenal's only fit winger option, he will start once again on the left side.