The Black Cats are fourth in the PL after 10 games, as close to the table-topping Gunners as they are to 15th.WATCH — Sunderland v ArsenalArsenal, of course, represent their stiffest challenge yet. The 8-1-1 Gunners have won their last 10 matches across all competitions including a midweek 3-0 cruise past Slavia Prague in Czechia.

Brian Brobbey scores a dramatic injury-time equaliser for Sunderland in a 2-2 draw, as Arsenal concede their first goals since September to end a run of ten consecutive wins in all competitions.

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.