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24 April 2016 944 comments
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In the first of two Premier League contests this afternoon, Sunderland invite Arsenal to the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats secured their first win in seven outings last time out, while the Gunners will look to extend a six-match unbeaten streak.

Despite ranking sixth for attempts (59) across their last four matches, Sunderland recorded just four goals, registering the fifth-worst shot-conversion rate (6.8%). Further bolstering the visitors’ clean-sheet prospects, Sunderland place joint-fourth-bottom for goals (17) and bottom for big chances (12) in home ties. On the flip side, only five teams have conceded fewer goals on their own turf than Sam Allardyce’s troops.

Arsenal were one of the league’s dominant attacking forces in their last four outings, charting joint-second for goals (10), top for shots inside the box (49) and second for shots on target (29). Moreover, no side has amassed more goals (32) and shots inside the box (164) on their travels than the Gunners. From a defensive standpoint, Arsenal surrendered the fewest big chances (zero) over their last four fixtures and boast three clean sheets in five.

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  1. Jay_
      9 years, 11 months ago

      That was a pen! Ffs

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Not for me.

    • Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Cresswell or PvA for the double?

      1. ralfb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Think pva might score more, cresswell might get a cs

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cresswell

      3. Blue Moon Evolution
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Same thought running in my head.

        Cresswell is a better player and PVA has opponents who have nothing to play for anymore.

    • ralfb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sakho kdb pelle to pva hazard and defoe?

    • VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Iwobi the most involved Arsenal attacker so far. Happy to have him, just need to finish one of these.

    • President Giggs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Who's on penalties for Arsenal right now? Giroud?

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        We don't get pens, so don't worry about it.

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          This

        2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Illuminati

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Great save Mert, really had to stretch for it.....

    • Mistletoe
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Definitely a handball but Mert can't do anything about it too.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Arms up

    • Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sunderland robbed

    • Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Obvious penalty

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      So lucky, twice.

    • Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Can't give that !

      Arsenal had a few v similar the other way round and not got one

      1. Pariße
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yep. I would have given that, but I recall Huth blocking Giroud from a close range in a similar fashion and his arms stretched out, didn't get the pen then, won't be now.

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Arsenal robbed as well then by that token.

    • S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      What a joke ref

    • davies
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Reid or PVA in this week?

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Reid. Great fixtures

    • Rich_20
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Clear pen...save point for merty

    • Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Giroud is useless

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        ...on a good day.

    • Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Khazri's having a great game.

    • Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Great cross ...

    • Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Mertasloth's hands are just as slow as his legs then.....

    • Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Come on Arsenal!

    • Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Good spell for Sunderlona

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Khazri looks like a nice gw37 pick.

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Not for me

        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I've already punted on RLC so there is nowhere to go but up from him.

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ramsey YC

    • Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Handball!

    • Jimbo123
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sunderland creating much?

      Shall I pull the trigger on Welbeck -------》 Defoe?

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Not much at all.

        1. Jimbo123
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Lol just read below. Big confused now.

          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Defoe dived for a freekick that PVA hit the bar with, and then the penalty shout.

            Other than that, they're offering nothing. Cech hasn't made a save.

    • BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Defoe unlucky not to have two assists next to his name by now. Typical.

    • Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Those vitality ads round the pitch with that stupid dog must be banned

    • Goodricke
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Iwobi has missed 2 sitters. HE MUST SCORE!!!

    • niloh1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Iwobi needs to finish that

    • Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Of course I own Iwobi and Defoe 🙁

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Did he get knocked over by that pass?