Sunderland vs. Arsenal - Live Score - September 12, 2026

Sunderland looks to slow Gyökeres in matchup against Arsenal in Stadium of Light

PREVIOUS GAMES

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8/15	REN (H)	W2-1
8/8	LNS (A)	W2-0
8/2	WRX (H)	W1-0
7/30	LEE (A)	L1-0
7/25	LIV (A)	L4-2

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8/16	MCI (H)	W3-0
8/12	COM (H)	W1-1
8/5	BET (H)	L3-1
8/1	GRN (A)	W4-1
5/30	PSG (A)	L1-1

TEAM STATS

SUN 1ST EPL

1.1 Goals per Game 1.9

0.9 Expected Goals (xG) per Game 1.5

1.3 Goals Against per Game 0.7

9.2 Shots per Game 13.2

50 Average Possession (%) 63

5.1 Chances Created per Game 8.6

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TEAM LEADERS

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Goals

Assists

Shots on Goal

4.8

Expected Goals (xG)

Viktor Gyokeres

7.6

Jocelin Ta Bi

6.1

Rating

6.4

Player of the Match

Keeper Save %

Clean Sheets

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PLAYER NEWS

Jurrien Timber ARS

Timber (groin) is not yet back in group training, with his return still a few weeks away, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "No, I said in the next few weeks. He's not training with the group yet."

Bukayo Saka ARS

Saka is fit and expected to be involved from the start in Friday's season opener against Coventry, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "Yes, they're ready to be involved, yes."

Nordi Mukiele SUN

Mukiele (undisclosed) is cleared to feature in Saturday's opener against Ipswich, according to coach Regis Le Bris. "He is available. Nordi and Omar are also okay. Adingra is the only one who will miss out."

Simon Adingra SUN

Adingra was pictured wearing a protective boot on his left foot at Sunderland's training ground, likely explaining why he's set to miss Saturday's season opener against Ipswich, according to the Sunderland Echo.

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