Arsenal predicted XI vs Sunderland as Bruno Guimaraes and Kai Havertz calls made

Arsenal take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, looking to make it four wins from four in the Premier League. After returning from their win in Naples, there has not been much time to recover before taking on the Black Cats, who stole two points away from the Gunners in the fixture last season.

With little time to prepare, it is expected that more changes will be made from the side that started in Italy. But there are some big calls to make, especially in midfield.

Arteta is ready to welcome back some of his squad that have missed games through injury, although questions remain over when the right time will be to throw them back in. But getting the starting eleven right will be taking priority in the Arsenal manager’s mind.

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David Raya

Two clean sheets from three games, one goal conceded, and a nomination for the Yashin Trophy, which will be awarded on Monday.

Ben White

With Jurrien Timber not quite back and Cristhian Mosquera another fighting to return, Ben White has to start again, but no doubt in the League Cup, Marli Salmon needs to give his senior teammate some respite.

Ezri Konsa

Has enjoyed two excellent starts in his first two games with the club, and the biggest compliment you can offer is that the club have not yet missed William Saliba.

Gabriel

Another brilliant performance in midweek, and there will be vengeance in mind this time around to claim all three points at the Stadium of Light.

Riccardo Calafiori

The Italian comes into this game with a full rest after Piero Hincapie deputised in midweek.

Declan Rice

The key cog in the machine, and who believes wholeheartedly he is ready for another 60-plus-game season.

Myles Lewis-Skelly

Fully rested in midweek, and while Bruno Guimaraes might want to face an old rival, no doubt the fresher legs of the England midfielder will be preferred.

Martin Odegaard

The man of the moment, and aiming for a fifth goal in six games from midfield as the skipper’s season keeps getting better.

Bukayo Saka

Two goals from three Premier League games so far, and he will want to continue to improve; he scored in this fixture last season.

Kai Havertz

In a fascinating reveal, Mikel Arteta said that the German’s position on the field can sometimes depend on whether the goalkeeper is right-footed or left-footed… and that the German is five or ten seconds ahead of the game. He’s been brilliant this season.

Christos Tzolis

Another assist on Wednesday night, but the aim must now be for Tzolis to score in a competitive match and he could do so here.