Arsenal vs Sunderland preview: Betting tips, odds and free Premier League predictions

ARSENAL entertain Sunderland at the Emirates on Saturday as the Gunners look to extend their advantage at the top of the Premier League.

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Arsenal vs Sunderland preview

Will Arsenal’s procession continue when they welcome high-flying Sunderland to the Emirates on Saturday?

It certainly looks that way, with the Premier League leaders back to winning ways and entering the final 14 matches of the campaign holding a six-point lead over nearest rivals Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta’s side responded to their defeat at Manchester United in style, putting together three consecutive wins, including a 4–0 thumping of Leeds at Elland Road.

They’re also riding a high after beating London rivals Chelsea in midweek to book their place in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City – a breakthrough given their last cup final appearance came back in 2020.

Arsenal’s defensive numbers have been frighteningly good of late. Alongside Tuesday’s clean sheet against Chelsea, they’ve kept three shutouts in their last four league games, conceding just four shots on target in that spell.

Their record against Sunderland also provides plenty of reason for optimism.

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 18 home league games against Sunderland, winning 13 of those. They’re also unbeaten in their last 43 home matches against promoted sides, picking up 38 wins in that run.

All of which points to a tough assignment for Sunderland, who are winless in their last seven Premier League away games since a 2–1 victory at Chelsea in October.

It should also be noted that no promoted side has ever won away at both Arsenal and Chelsea in the same Premier League campaign.

Arsenal vs Sunderland preview betting odds

Arsenal 2/9 with Spreadex – CLAIM HERE

Draw 9/2 with Midnite – CLAIM HERE

Sunderland 14/1 with BetMGM – CLAIM HERE

Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Arsenal vs Sunderland preview betting tips and predictions

Rinse and repeat

We’re opting for Arsenal Win to Nil at 8/11 with Betfair.

The price isn’t huge, but Arsenal’s defensive numbers point strongly towards a clean sheet. They’ve kept three shutouts in their last four league games, have the lowest expected goals conceded in that period, and have allowed just four shots on target.

Sunderland rank ahead of only Wolves, Burnley, and Nottingham Forest for expected goals away from home this season and have failed to score in five of their last nine league trips.

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Assist

We think Declan Rice looks a good price to register an assist this weekend, available at 5/2 with Betfair.

The 27-year-old already has nine assists this season, including one at the Emirates against Chelsea earlier this week. Since joining Arsenal, Rice has delivered 10 assists from set pieces.

Arsenal have scored more goals from corners than any other Premier League side this season (14) and sit just two goals short of the all-time record in a single campaign.

No Arsenal player has posted a higher expected assists figure than Rice this season at home, with 25 chances created for teammates – good news against a Sunderland side who’ve faced the third most shots in the Premier League this season.

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