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Arsenal Eyes Nine-Point Lead in Title Race
7 Feb
Summary
- Arsenal aims to extend league lead to nine points.
- Sunderland struggles with away form but shows home strength.
- Key players Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka are injured.
Arsenal will host Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on February 7, 2026, with the aim of extending their lead in the title race. A victory would put them nine points clear before title rivals Manchester City play later that day.
The Gunners have recently regained momentum, securing three successive wins across all competitions, including a dominant 4-0 victory in their last league match. This comes after a brief dip where they secured only two points from three league games.
Sunderland, newly promoted, has impressed this season, accumulating 36 points from 24 matches and sitting in eighth place. While they have a strong home record, their away form has been poor, with no league wins on the road since October.
Both teams are dealing with significant injury concerns. Arsenal's Mikel Merino requires foot surgery, likely ending his season, and Bukayo Saka is also expected to miss the match due to injury. Sunderland will be without former player Granit Xhaka, along with wingers Jocelin Ta Bi and Bertrand Traore.
