Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw the last time they visited the Stadium of Light, as Sunderland scored a late goal through Brian Brobbey to deny the Gunners a 2-1 win.The Black Cats were persistent throughout that game and opened the scoring before Arsenal overturned the result and looked set to claim victory in one of the most difficult games they played last term.It was a match Arsenal could have won, but the result ultimately slipped away from them. They will want to avoid a repeat in this match, as they cannot afford to start dropping points this early in the campaign, especially with Manchester City looking in great shape so far.Arsenal aware of Sunderland threatArsenal know they must be at their best to win the match, while Sunderland will always be a difficult team to beat when playing at home. The Gunners have learnt from their previous experience and will be determined not to allow another late setback to cost them valuable points.The Gunners believe the Black Cats will be just as tough as they were last season, and they know what to expect from their hosts. Arteta has made it clear that Arsenal have prepared carefully for the challenge and understand the atmosphere that awaits them.(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Arteta ready for another difficult testArteta has also stressed the importance of competing at the highest level and ensuring his players are ready for the demands of the match. As quoted by Arsenal Media, he said:“We experienced last season how tough it’s going to be tomorrow night. It’s an unbelievable atmosphere, and it’s great to play in these kinds of games.The manager also confirmed that Arsenal were finalising their preparations and understood the significance of the fixture. He expects his players to compete as they always do while looking to improve on their previous performance.“We know how ready they’re going to be, we have prepared the game, we’re going to finalise the game today. We know the importance of it and we’ll be ready tomorrow to be on that pitch. We’ll compete like we always do, we’ll try to be better than the opponent and win the game.”_____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsArsenal knows what to expect from Sunderland after last season’s draw12 September 2026, 10:30Arteta offers encouraging update on two injured Arsenal stars12 September 2026, 9:00Arsenal History: Celebrating When the Gunners Beat Spurs 5-2 Twice in the Same Year11 September 2026, 23:00The post Arsenal knows what to expect from Sunderland after last season’s draw appeared first on Just Arsenal News.