Liverpool’s home game with Manchester City descended into chaos with Dominik Szboszlai sent off in stoppage time and Arne Slot has now shared his verdict on the incident

20:51, 08 Fene Slot has given his verdict on Dominik Szoboszlai’s red card(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot refused to even talk about Dominik Szoboszlai’s crazy red card against Manchester City – but he did fume over the officials’ failure to spot an infringement on Mohamed Salah by Marc Guehi.

Szoboslai saw red in stoppage time after the Hungarian midfielder pulled Erling Haaland’s shirt as the pair chased after a stray ball as it trickled towards an unguarded net. It eventually dribbled over the line from Rayan Cherki’s long-range shot with Alisson upfield.

But VAR intervened, with the goal being chalked off, while Szoboszlai was given his marching orders. Asked for his take, Slot chose not to discuss the incident and claimed that the incident between Guehi and Salah was more of a talking point.

He said: “That is not the incident we should talk about. Maybe he should have left it for a goal as it is, but if that is the rule that is what we have to accept.

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“If there is any incident we should talk about, it’s when Mo Salah is one on one with the goalkeeper. Anyone who has been to this stadium in the last seven or eight years, that is a goal for Salah. Once again, the referee decides not in our favour. They have to do their job.”

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GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland (Gyokeres, 66)

TWO GOALS IN TWO PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR GYOKERES!

It’s Sunderland’s own doing. They are slow and get crowded out on the left hand side. The attempted clearance falls straight to a red shirt and two passes later, the ball is at Gyokeres’ feet.

He’s falling over as he strikes it, but the power beats Roefs and doubles Arsenal’s lead.

GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland (Gyokeres, 66)

TWO GOALS IN TWO PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR GYOKERES!

It’s Sunderland’s own doing. They are slow and get crowded out on the left hand side. The attempted clearance falls straight to a red shirt and two passes later, the ball is at Gyokeres’ feet.

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Here’s a predicted lineup preview and head-to-head context for Arsenal vs Sunderland (Premier League, February 7, 2026), based on the latest team news and expert projections:

Arsenal vs. Sunderland: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Arsenal XI vs Sunderland: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

🔴 Arsenal – Predicted XI (likely 4-3-3 or variation)

Formation: 4-3-3 (attack-minded but balanced)

GK: David Raya – in line with most predictions as the starter. �

Opta Analyst

RB: Ben White / Jurrien Timber – Timber available and likely involved. �

The Standard

CBs: William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães – key defensive pairing. �

Opta Analyst

LB: Riccardo Calafiori – expected on the left if fit. �

Opta Analyst

Midfield: Declan Rice, Martín Zubimendi, (Eze / Kai Havertz) – core engine-room. �

Opta Analyst

Attack: Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres / Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard – wide support and central striker. �

Opta Analyst +1

⚠️ Injury/doubt notes:

• Bukayo Saka is out or a major doubt (hip). �

• Martin Ødegaard also doubtful. �

• Mikel Merino is ruled out long-term. �

The Sun

The Standard

Reuters

This means Arsenal might rotate slightly from their ideal XI and lean on depth in midfield/wing positions. �

Arsenal News

⚫ Sunderland – Predicted XI (likely 4-2-3-1 / 4-4-2)

Formation: Common projection ~4-2-3-1

GK: Robin Roefs – a consistent selection in predictions. �

Roker Report

Defenders: Nordi Mukiele (RB), Dan Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo Mandava (LB). �

Roker Report

Midfield base: Lutsharel Geertruida, Noah Sadiki (wing/back roles), Trai Hume, Chemsdine Talbi – energetic across midfield/wing. �

Roker Report

Attacking midfield / support: Enzo Le Fée – creative hub behind striker. �

Roker Report

Striker: Brian Brobbey – focal point up top. �

Roker Report

⚠️ Absences:

• Granit Xhaka is unavailable (ankle), a big miss in midfield. �

Reuters

Sunderland’s shape may vary (some outlets predict five at the back), but the core XI revolves around Brobbey and ball-winners behind him. �

Forebet Predictions

📊 Arsenal vs Sunderland – Head-to-Head Context

Historically, Sunderland have not beaten Arsenal in 16 Premier League away games (D5 L11). �

Opta Analyst

Arsenal are unbeaten in 18 top-flight home games against Sunderland (W13 D5). �

Opta Analyst

The reverse fixture this season finished 2-2, showing Sunderland can trouble Arsenal. �

Opta Analyst

⚽ Quick Summary – Predicted Lineups

Arsenal (4-3-3):

Raya; White/Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze/Havertz; Madueke, Gyökeres/Jesus, Trossard. �

Opta Analyst

Sunderland (4-2-3-1):

Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Geertruida, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fée, Talbi; Brobbey. �

Roker Report

If you want bench predictions and tactical setup breakdowns for each side (e.g., subs + formation tweaks), let me know!