Sunderland vs Arsenal: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries

Arsenal head to the Stadium of Light this weekend (Picture: Getty/Metro) Arsenal return to Premier League action with a tricky trip to Sunderland awaiting this weekend. The Gunners head into Saturday’s game six points clear at the top and with Manchester City and Liverpool, sat second and third respectively, facing off at the Etihad on Sunday, there is the chance to widen that gap. There is a fresh injury concern for Mikel Arteta with Viktor Gyokeres forced off at half-time against Burnley last time out. The Sweden international missed the victory over Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday and is also set to sit out of this weekend’s trip to Wearside. The former Sporting star is dealing with a muscular injury with Arsenal still working to determine the severity of the issue. Arteta will provide a further update on the Swede when he speaks to the press on Friday. Mikel Merino once again deputised up front midweek in the Champions League, scoring twice. If Gyokeres is ruled out as expected, the Spaniard will surely continue up top. Gyokeres was forced off in the win over Burnley (Picture: Getty Images) Gabriel Martinelli is also sidelined with a muscle injury with the weekend game coming too soon for the Brazilian. Arsenal have been dealing with injury problems for most of the season with Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz all sidelined with knee issues. Arteta is hopeful however the trio will be back and available for the north London derby against Tottenham on 23 November. Predicted Arsenal XI to face Sunderland Gyokeres’ absence will prompt a change up top and with Havertz still unavailable, Merino is in line to continue in that role. Sunderland vs Arsenal TV channel and kick-off time Sunderland vs Arsenal takes place on Saturday 8 November with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm. You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.