FootyMAD's Arsenal match preview

Last updated : 03 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Arsenal fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain Arsenal at Stadium Of Light on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 66 games played, The Black Cats have recorded 31 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stadium Of Light was less than a year ago, in May 2008, with Arsenal inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Black Cats in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 11 MaySunderland0-1ArsenalPREM
2007/2008Sun 07 OctArsenal3 - 2SunderlandPREM
2005/2006Mon 01 MaySunderland0 - 3ArsenalPREM
2005/2006Sat 05 NovArsenal3 - 1SunderlandPREM
2005/2006Tue 25 OctSunderland0 - 3ArsenalLGEC
2002/2003Sun 11 MaySunderland0 - 4ArsenalPREM
2002/2003Wed 06 NovArsenal2 - 3SunderlandLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Black Cats's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Arsenal however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Gunners pummel 11 goals, and let in 3.

Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 7 points from their 6 games played so far, Arsenal sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 12 points from their 6 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland6222898
Arsenal641119413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Black Cats of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Arsenal, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Arsenal Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.