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Arsenal XI vs Sunderland: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

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Mikel Arteta likely to be without Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, but Jurrien Timber is available

 

 

Absentees: Mikel Arteta is likely to be without Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard when Arsenal host Sunderland

 

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Arsenal could once again be without Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard when they host Sunderland in the Premier League this weekend.

 

The pair both missed the midweek win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Saka picked up a hip injury in the warm-up ahead of the Leeds match last weekend, while Odegaard has a minor muscle issue.

 

Mikel Arteta provided a positive update at his pre-match press conference on Friday, but the visit of Sunderland is likely to come too soon for Saka and Odegaard.

 

“Martin again is getting better. It will be a matter of days, we believe,” Arteta said.

 

“[Saka’s] hip is getting much better. Hopefully, very soon he will be with us.”

 

Jurrien Timber missed training on Thursday but Arteta confirmed that the Dutchman is fit and available to face Sunderland.

 

If Odegaard does miss out, Arteta could opt to start Kai Havertz in midfield, as he did against Leeds when the Arsenal captain was on the bench.

 

Saka is likely to be unavailable and that should offer up another opportunity for Noni Madueke, who scored and assisted after coming into the starting lineup at the last minute at Elland Road.

Viktor Gyokeres will hope to keep his place over Gabriel Jesus up front, while Leandro Trossard could get the nod over Gabriel Martinelli on the left wing.

 

Riccardo Calafiori has not started in the Premier League since before Christmas, but the Italian is an option to come into the side and offer his unique qualities from left-back.

 

Teenager Max Dowman remains out with ankle ligament damage sustained while playing in an Under-21s friendly against Manchester United in December, while it remains to be seen if Mikel Merino will feature again this season due to a foot injury.

 

“Max hasn’t trained with us so it will still be a few weeks I think,” Arteta said. “But he’s getting better.”

 

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Havertz, Trossard; Gyokeres

 

Injured: Dowman, Merino

 

Doubts: Odegaard, Saka

 

Time and date: 3pm GMT on Saturday February 7, 2026

 

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

 

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Here’s a summary of the remaining Premier League fixtures in the 2025/26 season after Round 25 (i.e., after Arsenal’s Game-week 25 match on 7 Feb 2026) for Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Manchester United — based on the published full 2025/26 fixture lists

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🔴 Arsenal – Remaining Fixtures After GW25

(Arsenal vs Sunderland was GW25 on 7 Feb 2026) �

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GW26 – 11 Feb: Brentford (A)

GW27 – 21 Feb: Tottenham Hotspur (A)

GW28 – 28 Feb: Chelsea (H)

GW29 – 4 Mar: Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

GW30 – 14 Mar: Everton (H)

GW31 – 21 Mar: Wolves (A)

GW32 – 11 Apr: Bournemouth (H)

GW33 – 18 Apr: Manchester City (A)

GW34 – 25 Apr: Newcastle United (H)

GW35 – 2 May: Fulham (H)

GW36 – 9 May: West Ham United (A)

GW37 – 17 May: Burnley (H)

GW38 – 24 May: Crystal Palace (A) �

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Key fixture: Arsenal travel to Manchester City on 18 April. �

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🔵 Manchester City – Remaining Fixtures After (Approx) GW25

Exact GW numbers vary, but here’s City’s end-of-season run based on published schedules: �

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Chelsea (A)

Arsenal (H) – likely around April 18

Burnley (A)

Everton (A)

Brentford (H)

Bournemouth (A)

Aston Villa (H) – Final day �

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(City’s fixture list above comes from a published breakdown of their final seven matches.) �

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🟡 Aston Villa – Remaining Fixtures After GW25

Villa’s specific fixtures aren’t fully in the Sky Sports archive, but using the general full season list and Arsenal’s schedule, Villa will have the following key matches after Round 25: �

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Villa vs Nottingham Forest / Forest vs Villa (January–February, potentially before or around GW25 depending on reschedule)

Villa will play Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and other mid-table teams in the run-in (exact dates depend on broadcasting schedule).

Manchester City vs Aston Villa on final matchday (from City’s schedule). �

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⚠️ Aston Villa’s exact full post-GW25 match list isn’t available from the main fixture sources we have, but the end-of-season includes the match vs Man City on the last weekend. �

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🔴 Manchester United – Remaining Fixtures After GW25

The complete United fixture list after round 25 isn’t in the main Arsenal-focused publications, but based on typical full-season breakdowns and the Sky Sports/ESPN calendars: �

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United’s remaining games after late January/early February include:

Home/away matches vs Leicester, Brighton, Wolves, or mid-table teams

Late-season matches vs Everton, Fulham, and Sheffield (as scheduled)

Their final fixture of the season is typically around 24 May (e.g., Brighton vs Man Utd in the published Sky Sports schedule). �

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⚠️ Exact Gameweek assignments depend on TV broadcast selections and rescheduling.

📊 Comparison of Key Remaining Games

Notable Post-GW25 Matchups

Team

Arsenal

Brentford, Spurs, Chelsea, Man City (A), Newcastle, West Ham

Man City

Arsenal (H), Brentford, Burnley, Everton, Bournemouth, Villa (final)

Aston Villa

Man City (likely final day) + assorted mid-table opponents

Man United

Mixed fixtures vs mid-table clubs + matches against top-6 sides (from full list)

If you want, I can also list exact dates and Gameweek numbers for Villa and Man United’s remaining fixtures once the official Premier League fixture list is published with TV selections.

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Bayern Munich keen on signing Arsenal star who has been ‘massive’ for Mikel Arteta of late Transfers

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Bayern Munich keen on signing Arsenal star who has been ‘massive’ for Mikel Arteta of late

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German giants Bayern Munich are looking to make moves in the upcoming transfer window. They are keeping a close eye on Arsenal’s Kai Havertz.

 

Kai Havertz has lost his place in Mikel Arteta’s starting eleven and has been replaced by Viktor Gyokeres. Looking at these dynamics, Bayern Munich is heading to take advantage of this situation.

 

 

Havertz’s reduced game-time and a shift to the midfield rather than his natural striker position give the German club a brilliant chance to make a bid for him.

 

According to Fichajes, Bayern are looking to sign the 26-year-old, believing he will bring versatility and serve as a cover for Harry Kane.

 

Arsenal have seen how well Havertz has grown into Mikel Arteta’s team, and the fans love him; however, the huge sum they could receive for the striker may be tempting for the Gunners.

 

Kai Havertz is ready to leave the Emirates

Arsenal are having an exceptional season, topping the Premier League table as well as the UEFA Champions League table. Additionally, they made it to the Carabao Cup final after an ecstatic 4-2 aggregate win against Chelsea, with the goal in the second leg scored by Havertz itself.

 

The 26-year-old striker, who some feel has had a ‘massive‘ impact for Arteta since his return from injury came to the Emirates in 2023 from Chelsea. He was a key player for the Blues and became Arsenal’s first-choice striker immediately after his transfer, replacing Gabriel Jesus.

 

With Havertz’s present contract set to end in 2028, a move to Bayern for a regular starting position seems suitable. The Bavarian squad is reportedly preparing a significant cash offer to persuade Arsenal to part ways. However, Arsenal’s take on this deal remains unclear.

 

Read More: “I love his…” Mikel Arteta heaps praise on ‘confident’ Arsenal star in post-Sunderland press conference

 

Viktor Gyokeres‘ form has been incredible in recent weeks. He has made crucial contributions to the team and has scored 4 goals in their last 5 games in all competitions.

 

Although it took him some time to find his place in the team, his improvement has been clearly visible. The fans believe they could see a lot more from him in the season ahead and in the years to come.

 

The Gunners face Brentford at home in a league game, and it seems like a brilliant opportunity for the Swedish forward to increase his goal tally.

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“He Always Scores Goals Anytime He’s on the Pitch, I Love Playing With Him” — Viktor Gyökeres Names ONE Arsenal Player He Loves Playing With

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Viktor Gyökeres has singled out one Arsenal player he absolutely loves sharing the pitch with, and it’s no surprise given the impact the Gunners star has whenever he plays.

Speaking in a recent interview, the prolific striker couldn’t hide his admiration, describing the Arsenal man as someone who “always scores goals anytime he’s on the pitch.” Gyökeres added that playing alongside him makes football easier, more fluid, and far more dangerous for opposition defenses.

A Deadly Connection on the Pitch

Gyökeres praised the player’s movement, intelligence, and instinct inside the box, highlighting how their chemistry naturally creates chances.

“Anytime he’s on the pitch, you know something will happen. He always finds a way to score, and I really enjoy playing with him,” Gyökeres said.

The Arsenal star’s ability to arrive at the right place at the right time has clearly left a strong impression, with Gyökeres emphasizing how confident he feels when linking up with him during attacking phases.

Arsenal Fans Will Love This

For Arsenal supporters, Gyökeres’ comments will only fuel excitement, especially amid ongoing discussions about attacking partnerships and future squad evolution. The striker’s words underline the quality already present at the Emirates and the kind of chemistry that can elevate Arsenal to the next level.

A Compliment That Speaks Volumes

Gyökeres is known for his high standards and relentless style of play, so such praise carries real weight. When a striker of his caliber openly admits he loves playing with a teammate because of their goal-scoring consistency, it says everything about that player’s influence.

With Arsenal continuing to push on multiple fronts, partnerships like this could prove decisive as the season progresses.

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