High-flying Sunderland will hope to continue their impressive start to their first top-flight campaign in eight years when they welcome league leaders Arsenal to the Stadium of Light on Matchday 10 of the 2025-26 English Premier League season.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the detailed match preview and betting tips for the November 8th clash.
Sunderland vs Arsenal Match Preview
Sunderland’s brilliant start to the new campaign continued on Monday night, after they dominated Everton in a 1-1 stalemate. The newly-promoted side have found themselves in the top four after just 10 matches, following five wins, three draws and only two defeats so far.
The Black Cats are also one of the few remaining sides without a home defeat in the league this season, but will face a huge task of continuing the feat against one of the in-form teams in Europe.
Highlights: Sunderland 1-1 Everton 📺 pic.twitter.com/xcJwIi6QXr
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) November 4, 2025
Arsenal, on the other hand, have won none consecutive matches and have not conceded a goal in the last seven, including in their last four league matches. They have only lost once in the league this season, a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in August.
The Gunners also have the second-best attack in the league (18 goals scored) and the best defense in the league, having conceded only three goals in 10 matches. Mikel Arteta’s men have won both of their matches against newly-promoted sides this season, recording 5-0 and 2-0 victories over Leeds United and Burnley respectively.
Sunderland vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Record (Last five meetings)
- 21.12.2021 – Arsenal 5-1 Sunderland
- 16.05.2017 – Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland
- 29.10.2016 – Sunderland 1-4 Arsenal
- 24.04.2016 – Sunderland 0-0 Arsenal
- 09.01.2026 – Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland
Arsenal have dominated this matchup over the years and have not lost any of their last 12 meetings with Sunderland, including winning nine of those games.
Recent Form: Sunderland
Sunderland have a pretty decent record and have only lost one of their last eight matches, winning four of those matches. They also kept three clean sheets during this impressive run.
The Black Cats have a formidable home record and are without a defeat at the Stadium of Light in five outings this season. They won three of those games and recorded two draws.
Taking on the league leaders 👊 #SUNARS pic.twitter.com/tsfNiXptSd
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) November 5, 2025
Recent Form: Arsenal
Arsenal are one of the most in-form teams in Europe at the moment. They are without a defeat in their last 12 matches and have won 13 of their 15 matches in all competitions this season.
The Gunners have also won four of their five away matches and have not conceded a goal in their last seven games in all competitions.
Player to Watch: Habib Diarra
Senegalese midfielder Habib Diarra has impressed since joining the club in the summer and played all of their first four league matches before suffering a groin injury.
He could be back in contention for a return against the Gunners and his presence will be vital to provide stability in the midfield.
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Best Betting Odds
Away (Arsenal) to Win – 1.44 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Arsenal are currently the best team in the Premier League and are expected to overpower Sunderland particularly with their set-piece threat, to secure victory in this match.
