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football.london predicts the Arsenal team to face Sunderland in the Premier League at the Stadium of Light
Arsenal take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners have the chance to complete a ninth straight clean sheet in the northeast and make history.
The stalwart defenders and David Raya have continued to impress week in, week out, and Mikel Arteta denied the fact that his side had not been getting enough credit for their achievements. Instead, the Spaniard believes it is simply a case of continuing to improve on what has got them to this point.
There is the benefit of this weekend featuring Arsenal’s two main title rivals, Liverpool and Manchester City, facing each other. With that in mind, football.london looks at who they think will start the match against the Black Cats.
David Raya
The Spaniard is facing some rather jokey assessments of late, with claims that he could bring a chair to the Arsenal games with so little he needs to do.
Jurrien Timber
The Dutchman continues his fine season at the right back position, looking to potentially win a player of the month award, for which he would be a fair winner indeed.
William Saliba
The Frenchman has this week been speaking about a potential move away from Arsenal but focused in on the desire to first win trophies and a win at Sunderland would certainly help toward such a goal.
Gabriel Magalhaes
The Brazilian could be the most important player in this game at both ends of the field, especially with the potential to score from a set piece.
Riccardo Calafiori
The Italian has real competition now at left back from Myles Lewis-Skelly and Piero Hincapie, but he remains the starter in the Premier League
Martin Zubimendi
The Spaniard returns after a full week of rest and will do so in the number six position. The midfielder has been critical to the Gunners’ season so far, and his distribution and progression could be what Arsenal need to unlock Sunderland.
Declan Rice
Facing off against the man that Declan Rice would effectively replace in the Arsenal side, Granit Xhaka, and the pair have been two of the best midfielders in the league this season.
Eberechi Eze
Returning to the starting eleven, Eze still needs to find his way in the number ten role for the Gunners and delivering here would be very beneficial for both him and his squad.
Bukayo Saka
The winger scored from the spot in midweek and will look to again be the protagonist to yet another Arsenal victory in the northeast.
Mikel Merino
The Spaniard scored twice playing in the centre-forward role once again for the Gunners and will hope to replicate his strikes in an arena which might be quite hostile toward him, considering his Newcastle lineage.
Leandro Trossard
The Belgian has been in great form for Arsenal and earned another assist in midweek finding Mikel Merino with a great cross which would be welcomed again on Saturday.
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