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Sunderland hosts champions Arsenal at the Stadium of Light in an intriguing clash for the fourth round of the Premier League. Mikel Arteta's side has already racked up five wins across all competitions this season. The Black Cats started their campaign with a loss but are currently on a three-match unbeaten run, having eliminated Hull City in the Carabao Cup midweek. In just a few days, Sunderland will also begin their Europa League journey, where one of their opponents is Levski.
Sunderland has won only one of their last 29 Premier League matches against Arsenal.
Regis Le Bris made several changes in the midweek fixture but now reverts to his starting lineup. Granit Xhaka starts against his former team, with Brian Brobbey leading the attack.
Mikel Arteta has made four changes from the Champions League encounter with Napoli midweek. The Spaniard is, in fact, fielding the same starting XI that faced Chelsea in the derby a week ago. This means Kai Havertz, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Christos Tzolis, and Riccardo Calafiori return to the starting lineup. Jurrien Timber is in the squad for the first time since last season's Champions League final.
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