Sunderland vs Arsenal predictions: 6-1 Bet Builder tip, team news and odds

Arsenal -1 goal on handicap 2pts 11-8 general

Christos Tzolis to score or assist Evs Betfair, Paddy Power

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The Great North Run takes over the north-east this weekend and Sunderland face a marathon task trying to keep pace with Arsenal at the Stadium of Light this evening.

Any concerns about the Gunners resting on their laurels after finally ending a two-decade wait to win the Premier League title have already been put firmly on the back-burner.