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Sunderland vs Arsenal Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Marcelo Cartaxo | Last updated Nov 8, 2025 7:48 AM ET

Sunderland and Arsenal will face off this Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Stadium of Light for another round of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET.

The matchup brings together two sides with very different ambitions — Arsenal are battling to keep their spot at the top of the table, while newly promoted Sunderland continues to impress with their disciplined performances and resilience against top-tier opposition.

The Black Cats will be missing several players due to injury, including Habib Diarra, Aji Alese, Dennis Cirkin, Romaine Mundle, and Leo Hjelde, all of whom remain unavailable for selection.

Arsenal, meanwhile, continue to deal with a few absences of their own, most notably Viktor Gyökeres, who is sidelined, leaving Mikel Arteta short of attacking options up front. Despite the setbacks, both teams are expected to field competitive lineups as they look to extend their strong runs of form.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta admits he is concerned about Viktor Gyokeres' recent injury and he doesn't know what time frame the Swedish striker could return in.

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While Arsenal enter the weekend as clear favorites, Sunderland have proven difficult to break down at home, collecting valuable points in front of their fans at the Stadium of Light. The Gunners’ attacking rhythm and Sunderland’s counterattacking setup make this an intriguing contest for both tactical and competitive reasons.

Expected Starting Lineups

Sunderland

Goalkeeper: Roefs
Defenders: Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo
Midfielders: Xhaka, Le Fée, Sadiki
Wingers: Traoré, Talbi
Forward: Isidor

Arsenal

Goalkeeper: Raya
Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori
Midfielders: Zubimendi, Rice, Eze
Wingers/Forwards: Saka, Trossard
Striker: Merino

Where to Watch Sunderland vs Arsenal

Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League, and Ultra HD, with coverage starting shortly before kickoff.

In the United States, Peacock will stream the match live at 12:30 p.m. ET, with additional viewing available through fuboTV and NBC platforms.

In Canada, fuboTV Canada holds exclusive streaming rights for all Premier League fixtures, including this one.

In Australia, the game will be shown on Stan Sport, with kickoff set for 4:30 a.m. AEDT (Sunday).

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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