Arsenal travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland in the Premier League. The Black Cats are currently fourth on the log and are one of the few surprises of the season.

Former Arsenal captain, Granit Xhaka is part of the revolution at Sunderland and is set to face his former teammates later today. He has been instrumental for the side and would hope to stop Arsenal’s winning and clean sheet run.

Arteta is expected to make few changes to the XI that travelled to Prague for the Champions League game. Zubimendi is now available after missing out due to suspension.

The back 5 picks itself. The quintet of Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel & Calafiori are expected to start the game. Zubimendi & Rice will be at middle. Expect Eze to start ahead of Nwaneri in the attacking midfield role. Saka & Trossard will play from the wings with Merino upfront.

Possible XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Merino

Possible bench: Kepa, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Dowman, Harrison-Annous

Kepa trained with the team yesterday. Although he looks sharp in recent videos, it would be too early to have Jesus in the team.

The Gunners would hope to extend their winning streak, clean sheet streak and the gap at the top of the table.

Prediction: Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal