There are four changes to Arsenal's line-up from their midweek win over Chelsea.
David Raya returns in goal, while Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus also come into the starting line-up.
Calafiori is making his first appearance of 2026 following injury, while Havertz makes a second league start of the season.
Sunderland are unchanged from their 3-0 win over Burnley on Monday, but new signing Nilson Angulo is named on the bench.
It has been a great week for Arsenal so far.
The Gunners saw their advantage extend at the top of the Premier League last weekend with Man City and Aston Villa dropping points.
Mikel Arteta's side then took a major step towards silverware in midweek by beating Chelsea to reach the Carabao Cup final.
The Gunners now host Sunderland with the aim of pushing further clear at the top of the Premier League table.
The Black Cats, however, denied Arsenal victory earlier in the season by earning a dramatic last ditch draw at the Stadium of Light.
Events at the Emirates will be our main focus of the 3pm kick-offs but there will be plenty of interest across the five matches.
Burnley face West Ham in a crunch clash in the battle to avoid relegation.
Aston Villa travel to Bournemouth as they aim to get back on track in the league, while Wolves host Chelsea and Fulham face Everton.
We will bring you all the latest from around the grounds, so stay with us throughout.
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