Arsenal vs Sunderland

Spanish outlet AS names Martin Zubimendi the Premier League signing of the season after his goal helps Arsenal go nine points clear.

Arsenal await an update on Leandro Trossard after a late withdrawal against Sunderland leaves him a doubt for the Premier League trip to Brentford.

Arsenal move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League after a convincing home win, increasing the pressure on Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta gave a triple Arsenal injury update ahead of Saturday’s game against Sunderland, including confirming that Jurrien Timber is fit and available.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has suggested Arsenal are among the best teams in Europe right now, admitting his team face a tough challenge this weekend.

The Premier League have confirmed their match official appointments for the weekend fixtures, including Arsenal’s match at home to Sunderland.

Jurrien Timber joined Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard in missing Arsenal’s training session on Thursday, raising doubts about his involvement this weekend.

Granit Xhaka has been ruled out of Sunderland’s trip to Arsenal with an injury, missing his first opportunity to play a competitive fixture against the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson has admitted he regrets any offence caused by his joke about Arsenal ahead of their League Cup clash.

Arsenal made light work of Sunderland in the Carabao Cup quarter-final, running out 5-1 winners thanks to an Eddie Nketiah hattrick, Nicolas Pepe’s nutmegs and a debut goal for 18-year-old Charlie Patino.

Arsenal could be without Ainsley Maitland-Niles on Tuesday, as his unexplained absence continues, boosting hopes of youth midfield call-ups.

Matthew and Paul bask in the glow of an enjoyably easy late afternoon at Elland Road, revel in the continued development of the kids and marvel at Xhaka benefitting from refereeing leniency.

If the match goes ahead, Arsenal face a change of competition in the run-up to Christmas with a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Sunderland at the Emirates on Tuesday evening.

After a few league wins, let’s take a look at our Arsenal predicted lineup to face Sunderland in the League Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.

It’s Manager and Player of the month time and Arsenal are all over those awards, while we have some fitness updates for some key players over the next month.

Arsenal have been handed the sweetest League Cup quarter-final draw with a home tie against League One Sunderland.