Arsenal will take on Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Here’s the latest team news and predicted lineups for the Premier League match. Both teams are entering this game with strong confidence. Arsenal recently secured a spot in the Carabao Cup final after beating Chelsea in the semifinals. Sunderland climbed to eighth in the Premier League after a convincing 3-0 victory over Burnley at the Stadium of Light on Monday night.
A win for Arsenal would extend their lead over Manchester City at the top of the table to nine points. A win for Sunderland could push them closer to a European competition spot.
Arsenal vs Sunderland: Latest Team News and Predicted Lineups for February 7
Arsenal Team News
Mikel Merino is still out with a foot injury, but Jurrien Timber is set to return to the squad after missing training on Thursday morning.
Mikel Arteta provided updates on Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, who missed the Chelsea match. Arteta stated, “Saka’s hip is improving, and he should be back with us very soon. Martin is also getting better; we expect him to return in a few days.”
Sunderland Team News
Granit Xhaka will not play against his former club as he recovers from an ankle injury. Bertrand Traore is also unavailable due to an injury from international duty during AFCON.
New signing Melker Ellborg is expected to be on the bench. The 22-year-old goalkeeper joined from Malmö FF last Sunday and replaces Anthony Patterson, who is on loan at Millwall.
Head Coach Regis Le Bris mentioned that another winter signing, Nilson Angulo, will arrive in the country later today (Thursday) and may be available for Saturday’s match.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Raya
Calafiori
Gabriel
Saliba
White
Zubimendi
Rice
Eze
Trossard
Madueke
Havertz
Sunderland Predicted Lineup
Roefs
Mukiele
Ballard
Alderete
Reinildo
Hume
Sadiki
Diarra
Le Fee
Talbi
Brobbey
Subs: Ellborg, O’Nien, Cirkin, Geertruida, Isidor, Mayenda, Rigg, Mundle, Angulo