Sunderland vs Arsenal prediction 08.11.2025 | Premier League

After earning promotion from the Championship through last season’s playoffs, Sunderland are making the most of their first the top flight appearance since the 2016/17 campaign. Régis Le Bris has his side playing with energy and belief, and the results reflect that.

They made a statement on opening day with a 3:0 win over West Ham, followed by a minor setback in a 2:0 loss to Burnley. The Black Cats have found consistency since then, losing only one of their last eight league matches.

Their victories over Brentford, Chelsea, Wolves, and Nottingham Forest have shown they can mix it with anyone, while hard-fought draws against Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Everton underline their resilience.

None of their two defeats this season have come at the Stadium of Light, a fact that will give them confidence heading into this showdown with the league leaders.

Granit Xhaka looks set to start in the engine room and the former Arsenal man will be looking to add his tally of four goal contributions this season.

Arsenal continue their push for a first Premier League title since 2004. Mikel Arteta’s side lead the table with 25 points from ten matches and remain perfect in the Champions League.

Their success comes from a strong mix of solid defending and sharp attacking play. The Gunners have conceded only three goals, while only Manchester City have scored more in the league this season.

Arteta’s depth allows him to rotate players without disrupting momentum, and the team has looked relentless in recent weeks.

Arsenal have won 10 straight games in all competitions and kept 9 clean sheets. Injuries remain a concern, with Jesus, Havertz, Madueke, Odegaard and Martinelli unavailable. Viktor Gyökeres could also miss out after missing the trip to Slavia Praha in midweek due to a muscle problem.