Arsenal will face Sunderland in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, from 20.45 CET, at Emirates Stadium, in London. The Gunners have the first chance against The Black Cats, who right now are fighting in League One.
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Bookmakers from 1xBet see Arsenal as the favorite for this game, with 1.27 odds to win. Sunderland has a huge 12.00 for a victory at Emirates. A draw after 90 minutes will cost 6.60. Also, Arsenal has 1.12 to qualify in the semi-finals, while The Black Cats have 6.00 to go through.
Bet365 offers 1.51 for Total Over 3 and 2.53 for Total Under 3. Arsenal scored nine goals in the past three games, while Sunderland scored eight goals in the last three rounds played in League One.
Betway offers 2.08 for "both teams to score - yes" and 1.70 for "both teams to score - no".
Where to Watch Arsenal - Sunderland
The game between Arsenal and Sunderland will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football. The broadcast from London begins at 20.35 CET, ten minutes before the start.
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Arsenal is coming after three consecutive wins in Premier League: 3-0 vs Southampton, 2-0 vs West Ham and 4-1 vs Leeds United.
Arsenal is having a strong campaign in the Carabao Cup, with 11 goals scored in three games and no goal conceded: 6-0 vs West Brom, 3-0 vs Wimbledon and 2-0 vs Leeds United.
Coach Mikel Arteta will not rely on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is out from the squad due to disciplinary reasons.
Sunderland Form
Sunderland is third-placed in League One and now will face the biggest opponent from this season.
The Black Cats have avoided top-flight teams until this stage of the Carabao Cup: 2-1 vs Port Vale, 3-2 vs Blackpool, 2-0 vs Wigan and 1-0 vs QPR.
Sunderland will have a massive support at Emirates Stadium, 5000 fans are expected on the away section.
Arsenal vs Sunderland: possible lineups
- Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Leno- Soares, Holding, Chambers, Tavares - Maitland-Niles, Elneny - Pepe, Smith Rowe, Nketiah - Lacazette;
- Sunderland (3-5-2): Hoffmann - Wright, Flanagan, Doyle - Hume, Neil, Pritchard, Embleton, Gooch - Broadhead, Stewart;