Arsenal vs Sunderland – Preview, Prediction, Team News, Head-2-Head (h2h), Correct Score Prediction, Formation, Lineups & Current Form.
Bournemouth have successfully turned their season around following a poor run that saw them slide down the standings. The Cherries are now unbeaten in five matches across all competitions, a streak only marred by a heartbreaking penalty shootout exit to Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
Confidence is high at the Vitality Stadium following a dramatic, last-gasp victory over Liverpool in their previous home outing. However, Villa remain formidable visitors with a strong away record. While Unai Emery will likely use their dominant 4-0 win from the reverse fixture to motivate his squad, that memory may serve as the primary catalyst for a determined Bournemouth side to fight for a draw.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 7
- Kick-off Time: 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Referee: Sam Barrott
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
Arsenal vs Sunderland H2H Record (Last 5 Games)
- Arsenal: 3 wins
- Sunderland: 0 wins
- Draws: 2
Current Form – Both Teams (All Competitions)
| WWWLW | WLWWL |
|---|---|
| Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea | Sunderland 3-0 Burnley |
| Leeds 0-4 Arsenal | West Ham 3-1 Sunderland |
| Arsenal 3-2 Kairat Almaty | Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace |
| Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd | Everton 1-1 (0-3p) Sunderland |
| Inter 1-3 Arsenal | Brentford 3-0 Sunderland |
| Arsenal | Sunderland |
Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta faces a nervous wait over the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard, both of whom missed the victory over Chelsea. While Saka is almost certain to remain sidelined after an injury during the Leeds warm-up, there is still a slim chance the captain could return from a minor muscle issue.
The Gunners will definitely be without Max Dowman and Mikel Merino, with the latter facing a long layoff following foot surgery. Up front, Arteta faces a selection headache for Sunderland’s visit; after a disappointing midweek performance from Viktor Gyökeres, either Gabriel Jesus or Kai Havertz could be handed a starting role.
Sunderland Team News
Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris has confirmed that captain Granit Xhaka will miss the highly anticipated reunion with his former club, Arsenal, due to an ankle injury. The Swiss international is joined on the sidelines by Bertrand Traoré, leaving a significant leadership void in the Black Cats’ midfield for the trip to the Emirates.
Le Bris suggested that deadline-day signing Nilson Angulo could be handed a debut, though backup goalkeeper Melker Ellborg is expected to remain on the bench. Meanwhile, winter arrival Jocelin Ta Bi is also a doubt as he continues to work toward full match fitness following his January move.
Arsenal vs Sunderland Correct Score Prediction
Sunderland have proven to be a difficult opponent for the league’s heavyweights this season and will look to capitalize on any fatigue or complacency within the Arsenal squad. However, the Black Cats face a daunting task at the Emirates; to take anything from North London, they must deliver a flawless performance without the leadership of the injured Granit Xhaka.
Despite key injuries, Mikel Arteta possesses the squad depth to rotate without a significant drop in quality. While the Gunners aren’t always high-scoring, they have consistently found ways to secure results under pressure. A victory today would see Arsenal extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points, piling the pressure on the champions ahead of their high-stakes trip to Liverpool on Sunday.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland
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