All eyes turn to the Emirates Stadium on February 8, 2026, as Arsenal travel to face Sunderland. The Gunners are right in the thick of a title race and will be hungry for all three points, especially given how well they’ve played all season. Clinical attacking and a rock-solid defence have fueled their recent form, making them heavy favourites for this fixture.
On the flip side, Sunderland have really performed well this season, as they are currently eighth in the points table with 36 points in 24 games. They will be coming to the Emirates Stadium with a lot of optimism, but it is going to be a tough game for them against the League leaders. Key players from both sides will look to step up in what should be a real scrap on the pitch.
The Gunners are coming to the game on the back of a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the League Cup, while Sunderland have defeated Burnley 3-0 in the previous game.
Team News and Injury Update for Arsenal vs Sunderland game in the Premier League on February 8, 2026
The latest team news brings some tough news for Arsenal ahead of kickoff. The injury report shows that the Gunners will miss several big names. Bukayo Saka remains out until late February with a nagging issue, which deals a massive hit to Arsenal’s frontline.
Questions remain over Martin Ødegaard’s fitness, while a foot injury keeps Mikel Merino out until late May. An ankle injury keeps Max Dowman in the treatment room until mid February.
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Meanwhile, for Sunderland, an ankle injury sidelines former Gunners midfielder Granit Xhaka, who likely won’t return until around Late February. On top of that, a knee problem sidelines Bertrand Traore, and he should be back by late February. These gaps in the lineup mean both teams have to look at making some decisive changes in the playing XI.
