“Clean sheet” Chris Sutton predicts the Arsenal v Sunderland game

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·8 November 2025

“Clean sheet” Chris Sutton predicts the Arsenal v Sunderland game

Chris Sutton has offered his prediction ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light today. The Gunners will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run as they travel to face the Black Cats in what promises to be a key encounter. Sunderland have been in excellent form this season and remain unbeaten at home since their return to the Premier League, establishing themselves as one of the league’s more exciting and resilient sides.

Arsenal’s Challenge Against Sunderland

Despite Sunderland’s strong performances, Arsenal sit at the top of the league for a reason, demonstrating consistency and quality throughout the campaign. Many believe this is the season in which the Gunners could finally end their long wait to be crowned champions of England once more. Mikel Arteta has worked diligently to build a team capable of sustaining a title challenge, and the fixture against Sunderland represents a significant test of his squad’s readiness.

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Sunderland have shown they can be a dangerous opponent, working hard to achieve positive results and establishing themselves as a competitive side. Their home form, combined with determination and tactical organisation, makes them a threat to any top team. Nevertheless, Sutton expects Arsenal to maintain their defensive solidity and claim victory.

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Sutton’s Prediction

As quoted by the BBC, Sutton said: “There is a lot of the old ‘1-0 to the Arsenal’ in this current Gunners team, although I do expect them to take more goals off other teams at times. It is at the back where they are so strong. Can Sunderland cause them problems? Absolutely, but I think this latest Arsenal win will come off the back of another Arsenal clean sheet.”

His comments highlight Arsenal’s strength in defence as a key factor in their ongoing success. While Sunderland may create opportunities and test the Gunners, Arsenal’s consistency at the back is likely to prove decisive. A clean sheet would extend their run of defensive solidity and help maintain their momentum at the top of the Premier League standings.

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