Sunderland vs Arsenal: Shocking Starting Lineups Reveal Unexpected Tactical Twists Ahead of Premier League Clash

Arsenal is on a mission that’s hard to overlook—they’re gunning for their 11th straight victory across all fronts this weekend, with the spotlight shining on their trip to Sunderland. Now, Sunderland isn’t just another opponent; they’ve burst back into the Premier League with some serious grit and style this season, sitting proudly in fourth place as the weekend kicks off. Meanwhile, the Gunners have been a fortress, shutting out every challenger in their last eight outings, including a decisive 3-0 triumph over Slavia Prague in the Champions League just days ago. It’s a clash loaded with narratives—a top-of-the-table powerhouse against the plucky underdogs eager to make their mark. If you crave every twist and turn, 101GreatGoals.com has you covered with live updates, bringing every ping of the ball straight to your screen. Ready to dive deeper into the squads, streaming options, and the rich history between these sides? Let’s jump right in. LEARN MORE.

Arsenal are targeting an 11th consecutive win in all competitions when the Gunners visit a Sunderland side who have made an impressive start to their first season back in the top flight on Saturday.

The Premier League leaders have gone eight games without conceding following their 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The Black Cats started the weekend in fourth and took a seventh point from their last three matches with a 1-1 draw at home to Everton on Monday.

You can follow 101GreatGoals.com’s live text updates from Sunderland vs Arsenal in the Premier League here. Read on for the full teams and viewing details.

❤️ Leading us into battle.

The Stadium of Light awaits 😤 pic.twitter.com/yeHtYSLks7

— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) November 7, 2025

Sunderland starting line-up vs Arsenal

Sunderland are waiting to see if defender Omar Alderete is fit to return from a concussion.

Winger Romaine Mundle has a hamstring issue and defenders Dennis Cirkin (wrist) Leo Hjelde (Achilles) and Aji Alese remain out.

Paraguay defender Omar Alderete remains out after a concussion injury but winger Simon Adingra is involved again following a hamstring problem.

Sunderland starting XI:

Sunderland substitutes: To follow

Arsenal starting line-up vs Sunderland

Arsenal remain without striker Viktor Gyokeres so Mikel Merino, who scored twice in Prague, could deputise in attack once more.

Midfielder Martin Zubimendi is back from suspension and centre-half Gabriel is likely to miss out. Forwards Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke are all still missing.

Arsenal starting XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Merino.

Arsenal substitutes: Arrizabalaga, White, Lewis-Skelly, Hincapie, Mosquera, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Dowman, Harriman-Annous.

Striving for more. pic.twitter.com/qkkQBFwbR9

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 7, 2025

How to watch Sunderland v Arsenal

Kick-off on Saturday is at 17:30 GMT (12:30 ET / 09:30 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.

Via Now TV, Sky Sports costs £14.99 for a day membership, £28 a month for a 12-month membership or £34.99 a month with no contract.

Sky Sports memberships include access to all 12 live Sky Sports channels and Sky Sports+, which offers live streams and a dedicated channel.

Streaming is available on a vast variety of devices via the Sky GO app.

Sunderland v Arsenal stats

• Sunderland are winless in their last 15 Premier League games against Arsenal (D5 L10), since a 1-0 home victory in November 2009
• Sunderland haven’t won any of their last 23 Premier League games against sides starting the day in the top four of the table (D7 L16) since a 2-1 win over 2nd place Chelsea in April 2014
• Their last victory over a table topping side in the top-flight was in a 1-0 home win against Man City in January 2012