Premier League champions Arsenal are set to face Sunderland tonight at the Stadium of Light, aiming to continue their impressive start to the season. The Gunners are seeking their sixth win from six games, having previously drawn 2-2 at Sunderland last season, which ended an 11-match winning run.
Mikel Arteta indicated that Jurrien Timber could return from a groin injury for Arsenal tonight, having missed the start of the season. Sunderland will be without Habib Diarra and Romaine Mundle, while Cristhian Mosquera remains a doubt.
Sunderland, in their second top-flight season, have had a decent start, including a 1-0 win against Fulham and a draw with Brentford. However, they face a tough challenge, having not beaten Arsenal in their last 17 attempts. Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka, now a key player for Sunderland, will be looking to make an impact against his old club.
The match kicks off at 8pm BST tonight, with coverage starting at 6:30pm BST on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.