The Black Cats are winless in this fixture since 2009.

Arsenal travel to the Stadium of Light on Saturday night with a perfect Premier League record to protect, but Mikel Arteta must again manage a defensive problem. William Saliba remains out with a back injury, while Jurrien Timber and Cristhian Mosquera face late fitness checks.

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has said that he is "eager" for another chance to take a penalty in a Champions League final.

The Gunners visit a ground they dropped points at in dramatic fashion last season.

The champions have won three on the bounce to begin their Premier League season. Does anyone look capable of dethroning them?

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Arsenal are interested in a move for Raphinha as he enters yet another fantastic season on the books of Barcelona, and the attacker could be tempted to make the move to the Emirates.

The Premier League champions could look to cut costs but are also eying improvements in other areas to help maintain their status.