Sunderland vs Arsenal LIVE!
Arsenal are up on Wearside today as they look to keep their ninth consecutive clean sheet. Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland are the latest challengers to their title, but will have their work cut out for them if they are even to get on the scoresheet today. The last man to get the better of the red wall was Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade in late September - Sunderland will have to follow in the footsteps of their greatest rivals if they are to halt the Gunners’ remarkable streak.
They could be among the League’s top contenders to upset the run, though. They have flown up the table since earning promotion from the Championship in the summer, and started today sat fourth in the Premier League table - just seven points adrift of early leaders Arsenal.
Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka will be reunited with his former club in a competitive match for the first time since he moved away in 2023. To see how he fares, follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Simon Collings at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland team news: No Alderete
Sunderland did not suffer any fresh injuries in their 1-1 draw against Everton on Monday night. Therefore, manager Regis Le Bris could choose from the same squad for the visit of Arsenal.
Omar Alderete remains sidelined after missing the last two games, while Habib Diarra, who underwent groin surgery in September, is scheduled to return to action in before the end of the year.
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How to watch Sunderland vs Arsenal
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 5pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR ahead of kick-off at 5.30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights shortly after the final whistle with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.50pm GMT.
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Hello, and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Sunderland vs Arsenal!
Can the Gunners come away from Wearside with their clean sheet streak intact?
Stick around right here to find out. We’ll bring you minute-by-minute updates from kick-off, team news as soon as it drops, and expert insight from Simon Collings.
We get underway at 5.30pm.