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Premier League leaders Arsenal host surprise-package Sunderland on Saturday aiming to keep their lead atop the table to at least seven points.
WATCH — Arsenal v Sunderland
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Arsenal vs Sunderland live updates – by Andy Edwards
Arsenal vs Sunderland live score: 0-0
Goalscorers: None
Arsenal starting lineup
Raya – Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori – Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz – Madueke, Trossard, Jesus
Sunderland starting lineup
Roefs – Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo – Diarra, Sadiki, Le Fee, Talbi – Brobbey
How to watch Arsenal vs Sunderland live, stream link and start time
Kick off time:10am ET Saturday (February 7)
Venue:Emirates Stadium — North London
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
Mikel Arteta's side got back on track in a big way last weekend as they won 4-0 at Leeds to calm fears their title bid was imploding after a run of three games without a win. They also beat Chelsea 1-0 at home on Tuesday to reach the League Cup final and all of a sudden talk of a quadruple is building.
Sunderland hammered Burnley 3-0 at home on Monday to get back on track too, as Regis Le Bris’ Black Cats are just five points off the top four. They are well on track to be one of the best-ever newly-promoted teams in Premier League history and European qualification seems well within reach.
Arsenal team news, focus
Bukayo Saka is struggling with an injury, while Martin Odegaard is a doubt. The duo of Max Dowman and Mikel Merino are definitely out. Arteta has so many options in midfield and attack that it isn't worth risking players who aren't fully-fit so Noni Madueke will likely start on the right and Eberechi Eze will likely start in midfield.
Sunderland team news, focus
The Black Cats have a very solid, settled lineup and are so tough to play against. Their captain Granit Xhaka remains out injured and that is a real shame as he would have received a good reception from the home fans. Arthur Masuaku and Bertrand Traore remain out through injury, and new signing Jocelin Ta Bi is not ready for this one. Sunderland have some great attacking options with Brian Brobbey leading the line so well and the likes of Enzo Le Fee and Chemsdine Talbi supporting him from the attacking midfield positions.
Arsenal vs Sunderland prediction
This is going to be pretty close and Sunderland will look sit in with a back five to frustrate Arsenal. But the Gunners will find a way to get the job done. Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland.
