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An injury-hit Arsenal will hope to extend their advantage at the top of the Premier League table but face a tough trip to high-flying Sunderland.

Viktor Gyokeres joined a lengthy absentee list for Mikel Arteta last week but the Arsenal winning machine has kept on rolling regardless, with another clean sheet secured in a 3-0 midweek success against Slavia Prague. Arteta hinted ahead of this trip that his squad could be bolstered by a returnee or two as the London club look to strengthen their position before Liverpool and Manchester City meet tomorrow.

Things will not be easy, though, at in-form Sunderland with Regis Le Bris and his side continuing to establish themselves as the season’s surprise package. With a former Arsenal captain in Granit Xhaka proving a shrewd addition and leader, this will be another test of their credentials as they look to keep their push for European places going.

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Sunderland haven’t won any of their last 23 Premier League games against sides starting the day in the top four of the table (D7 L16) since a 2-1 win over 2nd place Chelsea in April 2014. Their last victory over a table topping side in the top-flight was in a 1-0 home win against Man City in January 2012.

Arsenal have won their last five Premier League matches, last winning more in a row between April and August 2024 (eight wins). Their last four wins have all come without conceding – the Gunners last won five in a row with a clean sheet each time in September/October 1987 under George Graham.

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