Arsenal will face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in a key Premier League encounter that promises a tough challenge.
Sunderland, having made an impressive return to the top flight, remain unbeaten at home
this season and currently sit fourth in the table. Their spirited performances, combined with contributions from former Arsenal player Granit Xhaka, have made them a formidable side on their own turf.
Arsenal come into the match brimming with confidence, enjoying a commanding lead at the top of the Premier League. They recently impressed with a 3-0 victory in the Champions League, demonstrating both defensive solidity and attacking prowess. Their away form has been especially strong, and they aim to extend their winning streak and maintain their top position.
The game is expected to be a competitive and tactical battle, with Sunderland's strong defensive record set to test Arsenal's ambitions. Although Arsenal have kept a series of clean sheets recently, including multiple consecutive shutouts, the Black Cats are determined to challenge them rigorously. A win for Arsenal could see them stretch their lead further, which will equal a 38-year-old record for them.
Arsenal chase 38-year-old Record against Sunderland
If Arsenal manage to keep Sunderland from scoring on Saturday, it will be an unprecedented achievement in the club's Premier League history, marking five consecutive victories without conceding a goal.
The last time Arsenal accomplished such a feat happened long before the Premier League era, during the 1987-88 First Division season. Under the guidance of the legendary player and manager George Graham, Arsenal recorded five straight wins without allowing a single goal.
That sequence saw them triumph over Nottingham Forest, West Ham United, Wimbledon, Charlton Athletic, and Oxford United, before finally seeing the streak come to an end in a 2-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby.
