Arsenal v Sunderland

Arsenal face a must win scenario at home in week 27 of the Premier League when they take on Sunderland. The Gunners are coming off of a win at home in their most recent league match.

The side managed by Arsene Wenger come into this week’s contest in 3rd place of the Premier League with 52 points from 26 matches. They sit 5 points behind the 2nd place Manchester United and 7 points ahead of the 4th place Manchester City who have one match in hand on them. Last week Arsenal held serve at home over Liverpool by a score of 1-0 at the Emirates. The club has 3 confirmed injury absences at this time in Gibbs, Djourou and Van Persie while Gallas, Almunia, Arshavin and Eduardo Da Silva are slight doubts.

The Black Cats of Sunderland were able to hold out for a 1-1 draw away to Portsmouth at Fratton Park their last time out. With that point obtained on the road Sunderland have 26 points for the season and sit one point ahead of the 14th place Wigan Athletic while sitting 5 points behind the 12th place Blackburn Rovers with one match in hand on them. The side managed by Steve Bruce will be missing Reid, Henderson and Mensah while Malbranque, Campbell, Richardson and Ferdinand.

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Arsenal v Sunderland
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