"Few would have predicted at the start of the season that it wouuld be first against fourth in the Premier League when Arsenal take on Suunderland this weekend. The Black Cats have made a brilliant return to the Premier League so far and are among those in the pack chasing early leaders Arsenal who head into the weekend with a six-point lead."
"There is a long way to go but this could be the best chance to win the title for the first time in a generation. Sunderland have not beaten the Gunners in 15 league meetings, however, since a 1-0 win in 2009. But their total of 18 points are the most a newly promoted side has won 10 games into a Premier League season since Hull City in 2008-09 (20)."
"Sunderland are waiting to see if defender Omar Alderete is fit to return from a concussion. Aji Alese, Leo Fuhr Hjellde, Romaine Mundle and Habib Diarra are all still out while Granit Xhaka will skipper them against his old club. Arsenal are without striker Viktor Gyokeres again so Mikel Merino could deputise up top once more. Martin Zubimendi is back from suspension and centre-half Gabriel is likely to miss out."
Arsenal travel to Sunderland this Saturday with a six-point lead after 10 Premier League matches. Arsenal have won five Premier League games in a row recently and carry top-form momentum despite a late defeat at Anfield. Sunderland, newly promoted, have 18 points — the best ten-game return by a promoted club since Hull City in 2008–09 — and sit fourth. Sunderland have not beaten Arsenal in 15 league meetings since 2009. Omar Alderete’s fitness after a concussion is pending and several Sunderland players remain sidelined. Arsenal are missing multiple key attackers while Martin Zubimendi returns from suspension.
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