Reigning Premier League champions Arsenal will aim to maintain their perfect start to the season when they travel to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light
adsReigning Premier League champions Arsenal will look to maintain their perfect start to the new campaign when they travel to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday night.
Mikel Arteta’s side have won their opening three league matches, overcoming Coventry City before securing hard-fought victories over Aston Villa and Chelsea. Arsenal will now target a fourth consecutive win, a feat they have achieved only five times previously at the start of a top-flight campaign.
The trip also presents a reunion with former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka, who has quickly become an influential figure for Sunderland. The midfielder leads his team this season for Premier League touches (243), chances created (7), passes into the box (26), fouls won (8) and successful passes (163).
Sunderland have also made a respectable start following their return to the Premier League. Régis Le Bris’ side suffered a late 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town but responded with a 1-0 home victory over Fulham before holding Brentford to a 1-1 draw away from home.
