Sunderland - Arsenal: Can Sunderland stop Arsenal's incredible run of form?
In the fourth round of the English Premier League, we will see a clash between Sunderland and Arsenal. The match will take place on Tuesday, September 12, kick off at 21:00 CET, and I am offering a bet on it.
Sunderland - Arsenal: Match preview
Sunderland returned to the Premier League last campaign and produced very good results there. The Black Cats finished seventh in the championship, collecting 54 points from 38 rounds. The team managed to qualify for the UEFA Europa League, have already learned their opponents and will soon begin their European campaign. However, their results have not been as consistent in the new Premier League season. Sunderland lost 1-2 to Ipswich, then beat Fulham 1-0, but dropped points in the third round after drawing 1-1 with Brentford. However, in their most recent match, the Black Cats beat Hull City 1-0 to advance to the next round of the EFL Cup.
Arsenal also had a midweek fixture. The Gunners travelled to Napoli in the UEFA Champions League and also secured a narrow 1-0 victory. The reigning English champions have made an incredible start to the new season. Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the English Super Cup, then beat Coventry 3-0, defeated Aston Villa 1-0 and overcame Chelsea 2-1. Five competitive matches — four victories. They share first place in the championship with Manchester City and have a goal difference of 6:1. The team are the main favourites for the league title this season and will try to win it.
Match facts and H2H
- Sunderland are unbeaten in three consecutive matches: two wins and one draw.
- Arsenal have won all five competitive matches this season.
- Arsenal's scoring streak stands at 18 matches.
- Hull have scored at least one goal in their previous eight matches.
- Arsenal thrashed Sunderland 3-0 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Probable line-ups
- Sunderland: Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Danso, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Angulo, Le Fee, Fofana; Brobbey
- Arsenal: Raya; White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Lewis-Skelly, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz
Prediction
Arsenal are in incredible form, and although I think they will face a tough test away at Sunderland, I am convinced that the Gunners will continue winning. I am offering a bet on exactly that outcome at odds of 1.52.
