Confirmed Arsenal Team v Sunderland: Gunners Target Six Wins From Six | OneFootball

Arsenal are back in Premier League action tonight as they face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, with Mikel Arteta’s side looking to continue their perfect start to the new season.

The Gunners have won all five of their matches in all competitions so far, but tonight’s fixture has plenty of reasons for Arsenal to be cautious. This is their second consecutive away game following Wednesday night’s hard-fought Champions League victory in Naples, while Sunderland have already shown how difficult they are to beat on their home turf.

Arsenal know what awaits at Sunderland

Arsenal have recent experience of just how difficult a trip to the Stadium of Light can be.

Last season’s corresponding fixture ended 2-2, with Brian Brobbey scoring late to deny Arsenal all three points after the Gunners had fought back from behind to lead. Arteta has made it clear that his players remember that experience and understand the kind of atmosphere and challenge they will face tonight.

Sunderland’s home record only strengthens that warning. They lost just four of their 19 home league matches last season and have won both of their matches at the Stadium of Light so far this campaign without conceding.

The Black Cats are also a difficult side to settle against. Their pressing, physical approach and willingness to play directly can disrupt opponents, while former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka adds plenty of experience to their midfield.

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Confirmed Arsenal team

Arteta has now named the Arsenal side tasked with maintaining the Gunners’ 100 per cent start:

Sunderland v Arsenal Match Preview: Gunners Face Tough Stadium of Light Test.

After a demanding European trip in midweek, the challenge now is to produce another disciplined away performance against opponents who proved last season that they will keep fighting until the end.

Arsenal have the quality to win this, but they will need to match Sunderland’s intensity from the opening whistle.

What do you think of Arteta’s starting XI, Gooners? Has he picked the right team to get the three points at the Stadium of Light? Let us know in the comments.

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