Sunderland come into this match in decent form. They have won two of their last five games, including a big 5-0 win away from home, and have drawn the other two. They look solid and hard to beat. Arsenal, on the other hand, have been a bit mixed. They have won two, lost two, and drawn one of their last five matches, which suggests they are struggling for consistency. When these two teams last met, it was a high-scoring game – a 2-2 draw – and the match before that saw Arsenal win 3-0.

This match looks like it could be a close and open affair, especially given the recent history of goals between them. Sunderland will feel confident playing at home, but Arsenal are still a strong side. Given the balance of recent results and the fact that both teams have shown they can score, this feels like a game that could end in a draw.