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2026/27 Premier League, Matchday 4
Sunderland vs Arsenal
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Saturday 12 September, 21:00
Arsenal will look to keep up their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League when they face Sunderland at the Stadium on Light on Matchday 4, with the clash set for the Stadium of Light on the evening of Saturday 12 September. Kick-off at 21:00.
Form
Sunderland have registered one win, one draw and one defeat from their three league matches thus far. This past weekend they held Brentford 1-1 in London, with Enzo Le Fee scoring a late equaliser from the penalty spot.
Arsenal made it three wins from as many league matches this season when they came from a goal down to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at home on Sunday, with strikes from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.
Team news
Sunderland, who will face Hull City in a midweek League Cup tie, are set to be without Habib Diarra, Nordi Mukiele, Brian Brobbey, Romain Mundle and Jocelin Ta Bi, while Dennis Cirkin and Reinildo Mandava are approaching a return to training.
Arsenal, who will play Napoli in the UEFA Champions League this midweek, will be without William Saliba, though Cristhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber and Bruno Guimaraes could all be fit for the trip to Sunderland.
Head-to-head
Sunderland and Arsenal have met in 156 matches across all competitions. The Gunners have claimed 64 wins compared to 50 for the Black Cats, while 42 games have been drawn.
Arsenal took four points off Sunderland in the Premier League last season, drawing 2-2 at the Stadium of Light in November 2025, followed by a 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium in February 2026.
Quotes
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the performance against Chelsea:
"I thought it was an exceptional performance. I enjoyed every minute from beginning to end. The beginning was tough, but I enjoyed it because the team reacted in a spectacular way. The conviction, determination, quality and intent we showed to help them constantly - it was beautiful. It was a fascinating game I think for the spectator as well, and I think we deserved to win the game which I’m really pleased with, obviously.”
Premier League Matchday 3 Fixtures
Saturday 12 September
16:00: Liverpool vs Fulham
16:00: Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town
16:00: Bournemouth vs Brentford
16:00: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
16:00: Chelsea vs Hull City
18:30: Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton
21:00: Sunderland vs Arsenal
Sunday 13 September
15:00: Coventry City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
17:30: Manchester United vs Manchester City
Monday 14 September
21:00: Leeds United vs Newcastle United
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