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24 April 2016 944 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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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_
    10 years, 5 months ago

    That was a pen! Ffs

    1. Nomar
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not for me.

  2. Milner4eva
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Cresswell or PvA for the double?

    1. ralfb
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Think pva might score more, cresswell might get a cs

    2. Jazz!
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Cresswell

    3. Blue Moon Evolution
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Same thought running in my head.

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

  3. ralfb
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Sakho kdb pelle to pva hazard and defoe?

  4. VS10_
    10 years, 5 months ago

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

  5. President Giggs
    10 years, 5 months ago

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

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      10 years, 5 months ago

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

      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 5 months ago

        This

      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Illuminati

  6. Jafooli
    10 years, 5 months ago

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

  7. Mistletoe
    10 years, 5 months ago

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

    1. Royal5
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Arms up

  8. Royal5
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Sunderland robbed

  9. Greenbackbøøg…
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Obvious penalty

  10. tm245
    10 years, 5 months ago

    So lucky, twice.

  11. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Can't give that !

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

    1. Pariße
      10 years, 5 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
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Arsenal robbed as well then by that token.

  12. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What a joke ref

  13. davies
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Reid or PVA in this week?

    1. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Reid. Great fixtures

  14. Rich_20
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Clear pen...save point for merty

  15. Annie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Giroud is useless

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      10 years, 5 months ago

      ...on a good day.

  16. Jazz!
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Khazri's having a great game.

  17. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Great cross ...

  18. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    10 years, 5 months ago

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

  19. Nomar
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Arsenal!

  20. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Good spell for Sunderlona

  21. tm245
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Khazri looks like a nice gw37 pick.

    1. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not for me

      1. tm245
        10 years, 5 months ago

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

  22. Jafooli
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsey YC

  23. Wilshere Knowledge
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Handball!

  24. Jimbo123
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Sunderland creating much?

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

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not much at all.

      1. Jimbo123
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Lol just read below. Big confused now.

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          10 years, 5 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.

  25. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

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

  26. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 5 months ago

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

  27. Goodricke
    10 years, 5 months ago

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

  28. niloh1
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Iwobi needs to finish that

  29. Jazz!
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Of course I own Iwobi and Defoe 🙁

  30. tm245
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Did he get knocked over by that pass?