Starting line-ups have been announced for the Premier League matchday 4 clash between Sunderland and Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta has made four changes to the side that secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Napoli in the Champions League earlier this week.
Arsenal
In an intriguing tactical shift, Kai Havertz will lead the line as the central striker.
Christos Zolis steps in to replace Eberechi Eze on the left flank, adding pace and creativity. In midfield, Miles Lewis-Skelly takes the place of Mikel Merino, which could provide a youthful energy to the Gunners' game.
There is also a change on the left side of the defence, with Riccardo Calafiori coming in for Piero Hincapie, ensuring some fresh legs in the back line.
Arsenal's starting XI: David Raya; Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ezri Konsa, Riccardo Calafiori; Declan Rice, Miles Lewis-Skelly; Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Christos Zolis; Kai Havertz.
Bench: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Piero Hincapie, Eberechi Eze, Jurriën Timber, Victor Gyökeres, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Martin Subimendi, Bruno Guimaraes.
Sunderland
Sunderland maintains the same starting lineup that featured in their last match against Brentford, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Starting XI: Robin Rofs; Thomas Meunier, Wlissens Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Daniel Ballard, Reynildo Mandava; Angelo, Elie Saïdiki, Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fe; Brian Brobbey.
Bench: Ellibor, Metali, Talbi, Rigg, O'Nien, Alderete, Isidor, Hume, Fofana.
Arsenal heads into this match on the back of that Champions League win, while Sunderland will be looking to build on their recent draw against Brentford.
