Arsenal Faces Sunderland: Premier League Preview, Team News, Stats & Head-to-Head
Arsenal is set to host Sunderland in an anticipated Premier League matchup. The Gunners have a formidable home record against the Black Cats, remaining unbeaten in their last 18 league matches at home. This includes 13 victories and 5 draws since their last loss at Highbury in November 1983.
Arsenal vs. Sunderland: Head-to-Head Statistics
- Last 18 Home League Matches: Arsenal: W13, D5
- Sunderland’s Recent Performance: Just 1 win in the last 28 Premier League games against Arsenal.
- Previous Away Record: Sunderland is winless in 16 Premier League away games against Arsenal.
- All-Time Away Record: Only Liverpool (17) has more visits without a win in Premier League history.
Recent Form and Trends
Though Arsenal suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in their latest home game, they have a remarkable unbeaten streak at the Emirates against newly promoted sides. They have not lost in their last 43 home encounters with promoted teams, boasting 38 wins and 5 draws. This streak ties the longest in Premier League history.
Sunderland, on the other hand, is struggling on the road. They are winless in their last seven Premier League away games, with 3 draws and 4 losses since a victory over Chelsea in October.
Defensive and Offensive Stats
- Shots Faced: Sunderland has faced the third most shots this season at 337.
- Goals Conceded: They have allowed only 26 goals, yielding a low ratio of 7.7%, the best since Liverpool’s 2018-19 season.
- Goals from Corners: Arsenal leads the league with 14 goals from corners this season.
Player Insights
Viktor Gyökeres has made an impact for Arsenal this season, scoring 4 out of his 6 Premier League goals against promoted sides. This includes impressive statistics: a conversion rate of 67% from just six shots against promoted teams.
For Sunderland, the players to watch include Dan Ballard and Brian Brobbey, who both scored in the previous encounter with Arsenal. Additionally, goalkeeper Robin Roefs has been crucial, ranking high in several categories: third in saves (76), second in save percentage (74.3%), and joint-fifth in clean sheets (8).
Conclusion
The upcoming fixture promises high stakes for both teams. Arsenal aims to extend their dominance at home while Sunderland seeks to break their winless streak in away matches. Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams strive for vital points in the league.
