History of the Arsenal v Sunderland fixture
Arsenal prepare to entertain Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gunners are clearly on top, having won 37 and lost only 16 of the 69 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Emirates Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Mar | Arsenal | 0-0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Sunderland | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Feb | Arsenal | 2 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 21 Nov | Sunderland | 1 - 0 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 21 Feb | Arsenal | 0 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Oct | Sunderland | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sun 11 May | Sunderland | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Arsenal have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Gunners in those games, with 4 conceded.
Sunderland have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Black Cats's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.
Arsenal find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 7 points from their 7 matches.
Sunderland are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 7 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 10 |
| Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Gunners to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | Won 4 successive home games. 9 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Sunderland | Not won in previous 4 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here