Boost for Arsenal as an important Sunderland man misses game

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·7 November 2025

Boost for Arsenal as an important Sunderland man misses game

Sunderland have impressed since their promotion back to the Premier League at the start of this season. The Black Cats strengthened their squad with several key signings in the last transfer window and have quickly established themselves as one of the league’s most competitive teams. Their upcoming fixture against Arsenal represents a significant challenge, and a victory would earn them widespread acclaim from rival fans.

Arsenal, currently leading the Premier League, will be aiming to maintain its dominance and extend the gap at the top of the table. Their prospects of success this weekend may have improved, however, as Sunderland is set to be without one of their key players. According to Venus Sports, Omar Alderete will miss the game after failing to pass the concussion protocol necessary to return to action. The Paraguay defender has already been absent for Sunderland’s last two matches due to a head injury and has also been omitted from his national team’s upcoming international fixtures.

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Sunderland’s Resilience

Despite Alderete’s absence, Sunderland cannot be underestimated. The team has managed to avoid defeat in the two games without their defender, demonstrating depth and resilience in his absence. Notably, they secured a win over Chelsea even without Alderete in the squad, showing that they remain a formidable opponent capable of competing with the league’s strongest sides.

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Arsenal’s Challenge

For Arsenal, the match presents both an opportunity and a test. While the absence of Alderete may weaken Sunderland defensively, the Gunners must remain vigilant against a team that has demonstrated the ability to perform at a high level without one of their key players. Maintaining focus and consistency will be crucial if Arsenal are to secure victory and continue their push at the top of the Premier League standings.

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