Tag: Sunderland AFC
Arsenal turn to Plan B-ig Sexy in Sunderland rout – with goals
Arsenal needed the power of Olivier Giroud and the injustice of a terrible refereeing display from Martin Atkinson to see off Sunderland on Saturday lunchtime.
Infograph: Opposition preview – Sunderland
Sunderland currently sit stone-bonkers last in the Premier League table with just two points.
Arsenal predicted XI v Sunderland
With Nacho Monreal, Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla all a doubt for the Sunderland game and Granit Xhaka still banned, how will Arsenal line up on Saturday?
Match preview – Sunderland v Arsenal
After a morale-boosting Cup victory in midweek over Reading, it's back to Premier League football with an away trip to Sunderland up next for Arsenal this weekend.
Wenger – Defoe is ‘absolutely amazing’
Arsene Wenger has described Sunderland striker, Jermain Defoe, as 'absolutely amazing' ahead of Arsenal's trip to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Arsenal fourth in Premier League Injury Table, Sunderland top
Arsenal are still in fourth place in this year’s injury league table while Sunderland continue to lead the way after taking top spot last week.
Arsenal scout Joel Asoro, so who is he and why would Arsenal want him?
According to reports in the Daily Star and Sunderland Echo, as well as other newspaper outlets across the UK, we are interested in Sunderland's talented wonderkid Joel Asaro.
Arsenal’s season: The five stages of grief
As apathetic as I've become towards Arsenal during the latter stages of this season, let it be known that I am devastated with how we've ended up.
Watch: Arsenal prepare for Sunderland behind the scenes
Watch this absolutely thrilling video of Arsenal behind the scenes at Sunderland.
Player focus: Elneny strong even when Arsenal fail to impress
In a match ultimately overshadowed by our incapacity to close games out, Mohamed Elneny continued to excel in a midfield role, where he has settled in perfectly since his January switch from Basel.
Player ratings: Cech saves Arsenal from humiliation v Sunderland
Another game, another disappointing draw and yet more points dropped.
Result: Arsenal labour to goalless draw at Sunderland
Arsenal flattered to deceive at Sunderland on Sunday afternoon, drawing 0-0 after a few half-chances, some minor scares, and a penalty appeal for each side.
Official teams: Sunderland v Arsenal
Arsenal face Sam Allardyce’s Sunderland in a game that is likely to be frustrating more than anything else. Here are the teams.
Sunderland v Arsenal: Four to go
Arsenal face Sunderland on Sunday, hoping to go one game and three points closer to securing Champions League football for next season.
Predicted XI: Welbeck the only change?
A strong Arsenal performance on Thursday evening comfortably saw off West Bromwich Albion and Arsène Wenger must be tempted to trust the same players...
Wenger: Allardyce has given Sunderland stability
Arsène Wenger and Sam Allardyce have a long history of feuds but they are on a charm offensive ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash.
Allardyce says Arsenal fans’ criticism of Wenger ‘unfair’
Sam Allardyce doesn’t even like Arsene Wenger but he felt compelled to defend the Arsenal manager after this season saw even more people call for his removal from the club.
Stat: Arsenal’s home conversion rate worse than Aston Villa
This will probably only come as a surprise to about three people (Arsene Wenger included) but Arsenal's conversion rate at home is one of the worst in the Premier League.
Mike Dean appointed for Sunderland v Arsenal
Mike Dean is always the centre of attention so it might not be a bad thing he's been appointed referee for Arsenal's trip to...
Sunderland given relegation boost before Arsenal clash
With a 3-0 win against relegation rivals Norwich City on Saturday afternoon, Sunderland gave themselves a big chance of staying in the Premier League.
Sam Allardyce: Leicester are showing Arsenal how to win titles
Sam Allardyce believes that Leicester are the ones showing the rest of the Premiership, including Arsenal, how to win the title.
Leicester unstoppable in title race, extend lead over Arsenal
Guess what? Leicester have won a game of football again!
Former Gunner slapped with one-year ban
Emmanuel Eboue handed one-year ban after not paying former agent.
What can Sunderland fans expect from Emmanuel Eboue? An Arsenal perspective
He back!
Emmanuel Eboue has signed for Sunderland, and another club has got a new mascot.
Sunderland fans are probably wondering what they’ve let themselves in...
Eboue: I dreamed of returning to the Premier League
Emmanuel Eboue has signed a short-term deal with Sunderland.
The former Arsenal man has been on trial with the Wyreside club for a while now...
Allardyce thinks Debuchy will stay at Arsenal
Sam Allardyce believes that Mathieu Debuchy might not be allowed to leave Arsenal during this transfer window, despite being vocal about his desire to play...
Allardyce confirms he wants Debuchy at Sunderland
We've been waiting a month to find out where Mathieu Debuchy is off to, but he still hasn't found a club.
The right-back hasn't played...
Sunderland enter race for Debuchy
Sam Allardyce is keen on bringing Mathieu Debuchy to the Stadium of Light as the Arsenal man stalls on a move to Aston Villa.
The...
Result: Arsenal 3 v Sunderland 1 [with goals]
Arsene Wenger continued his amazing run of never losing a third round tie in the FA Cup by beating Sunderland to progress in the competition the...
Official teams: FA Cup – Arsenal v Sunderland
Arsenal welcome Sunderland to the Emirates this afternoon as they begin the defence of their FA Cup and look to secure a third consecutive...
Is Wenger right to be so confident going into Arsenal’s match against Sunderland?
Arsene Wenger spoke ahead of our match against Sunderland on Saturday and insisted that although it won't be an easy game, on our day,...
Sunderland’s Sam Allardyce has an embarrassing FA Cup record
Sam Allardyce certainly seems to be very happy with himself far too often.
A cocky manager who is, in many ways, fairly old-fashioned, he recently...
Arsenal predicted XI: Wenger to rotate against Sunderland
The FA Cup returns this weekend with the third round, and Arsenal welcome Sunderland to the Emirates Stadium as they start another defence of...
Sunderland to give young goalkeeper debut against Arsenal
Young goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is set to be given his first-team debut at Sunderland, against Arsenal.
The two sides meet in the FA Cup on...
Sunderland hope to sign Bayern Munich man before Arsenal clash
Despite 'only' winning 3-1 and scoring in the final minute, Arsenal's league game against Sunderland last month was relatively straightforward.
The visitors from the north-east...
Wenger to give players days off this week but won’t rotate
After Saturday's win against Newcastle United, Arsenal players could relax for the first time in a few weeks.
A busy period came to a close...
Injury update: Alexis could play against Sunderland on Saturday
Arsenal begin their defence of the FA Cup against Sunderland on Saturday, and could have Alexis Sánchez back in time to face the Black...
Ramsey seeks considered approach in Greece
A goal and an assist on Saturday, but Aaron Ramsey isn't getting carried away.
It's fortunate, as Arsenal have a huge game on Wednesday night...
Özil: This is my best season ever
Another Premier League game, another assist.
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Özil has managed 12 assists and two goals in his 14 Premier League appearances this season,...
Important win pleases Ramsey
A second half goal and assist from Aaron Ramsey won Arsenal all three points against Sunderland on Saturday.
Returning to the middle of the park...