Regis Le Bris

Sunderland moved their advertising hoardings for Arsenal’s visit, in a change that seemed to be driven more by media narratives than tactical analysis.

Arsenal face surprise package Sunderland before the international break, with injuries mounting and a record-breaking clean sheet run on the line.

Sunderland may be without starting defender Omar Alderete for the third consecutive game this weekend, with the player a doubt to face Arsenal.