How to watch Sunderland vs Arsenal live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

Solid Sunderland face their stiffest test yet when Premier League champions Arsenal visit the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The 3pm ET kickoff sees the 1-1-1 Black Cats hoping to build momentum ahead of a long-sought European debut with AZ Alkmaar coming to Sunderland at midweek in the Europa League. WATCH — Sunderland v Arsenal Regis Le Bris' team hasn't exactly faced a gauntlet of top foes. After losing to Ipswich Town in Week 1, they beat Fulham and drew Brentford before beating Hull City in the League Cup. Arsenal have navigated a much trickier road with aplomb. The Gunners smashed Coventry City to start the season before beating Aston Villa, Chelsea, and most recently Napoli as they added Champions League business to their schedule. Below you'll find stream info, start time, and more ahead of Sunderland vs Arsenal. How to watch Sunderland vs Arsenal live, stream link and start time Kick off time : 3pm ET Saturday, September 12 Venue : Stadium of Light — Monkwearmouth, Sunderland TV Channel : USA Stream link : Watch on USA Sunderland vs Arsenal team news Habib Diarra and Romaine Mundle are long-term absences for Sunderland, who have yet to score multiple goals in a game this season. Enzo Le Fee and Wilson Isidor are big parts of the attack, but defensive strength lies in veterans Nordi Mukiele and Granit Xhaka plus promising Spurs loanee Kevin Danso. Arsenal could have Cristhian Mosquera and Jurrien Timber back in the team, though there isn't a reason to rush them back if they are not 100%. William Saliba remains out with a back injury suffered during the World Cup. With Bukayo Saka in good form and Martin Odegaard potentially at his career peak , the Gunners are heavy favorites in this game. Sunderland vs Arsenal prediction The Black Cats will look to keep the Gunners to the outside and old pal Xhaka will be a handful, but this Arsenal side has the depth to return from Italy, head up north, and punish an inferior foe who may be looking ahead a bit. Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal .