Sunderland vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

By Ben Knapton | 11 Sep 2026 20:00, Last updated: 11 Sep 2026 20:00

Seeking a first Premier League win over Arsenal since 2009, Sunderland welcome the reigning champions to the Stadium of Light on Saturday night.

The Black Cats edged out Hull City 1-0 in the EFL Cup in midweek, the day before the Gunners overcame Napoli by the same scoreline in the Champions League.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news.

Out: Habib Diarra (thigh), Romaine Mundle (knee)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Danso, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Angulo, Le Fee, Fofana; Brobbey

Doubtful: Cristhian Mosquera (muscle), Jurrien Timber (groin)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Raya; White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Lewis-Skelly, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz

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