Sunderland AFC

Only Sunderland overperformed more against the money they spent than Arsenal in the Premier League this season, according to new analysis.

Granit Xhaka has backed Arsenal to win the Premier League, praising Mikel Arteta and saying his former club deserve the title.

Arsenal are being linked with Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki, with the 21-year-old reportedly valued at more than €45m this summer.

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.

Former Gunner Dan Ballard is set to miss Sunderland’s upcoming game against Manchester City through injury, but he should be back in time to play against Arsenal.

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.

Granit Xhaka has admitted it will be an emotional game for him playing against Arsenal on Saturday, given his seven years with the club.

Arsenal duo Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli are both set to miss this weekend’s game away to Sunderland, but they could be back in time for the north London derby.

Granit Xhaka is second only to Jack Grealish for assists in the current Premier League campaign, with his latest sending Sunderland into the top four.

Former Gunner Granit Xhaka has explained why he decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen to return to the Premier League with Sunderland this summer.

Just a couple of weeks after signing for the club, former Gunner Granit Xhaka has been named the new captain of Sunderland AFC.

Granit Xhaka has revealed why he signed for Sunderland, calling it the biggest challenge of his career as he leaves Bundesliga winners Bayer Leverkusen for Wearside.

Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has returned to the Premier League, joining Sunderland on a three-year deal.

Sunderland have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Granit Xhaka, according to reports, despite Erik ten Hag’s insistence the player would stay.

Granit Xhaka’s agent has confirmed the player wants to join Sunderland, but Bayer Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag insists the former Gunner is going nowhere.

Granit Xhaka has informed Bayer Leverkusen he wants a move to Sunderland, and the former Gunners has reached an agreement with the promoted Premier League club.

Sunderland bid for Granit Xhaka as Saudi competition heats up; Leverkusen remain reluctant to sell Swiss midfielder despite interest.

Sunderland are planning a shock move for former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, though they face competition from Saudi Arabia.

Arsenal and Manchester United are both pushing to sign two of the Championship’s top young talents. Will Sunderland be able to hold onto their prized prospects?