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Arsenal vs Sunderland: team news, match details & predicted lineup

Preview of Arsenal's quarter-final Carabao Cup tie.

After three consecutive league wins focus turns to the Carabao Cup quarter-final where Arsenal will be looking to book their place in the semi-final of the competition.

The Gunners have so far defeated West Brom, AFC Wimbledon and Leeds United victory on Tuesday night over League One outfit Sunderland will be a step closer to the Carabao Cup final.

Mikel Arteta is expected to make several changes after fielding the same side for four consecutive matches and an opportunity for the fringe players.

Team news

Pablo Mari and Albert Sambi Lokonga have tested positive for COVID-19 and are ruled while Sead Kolasinac (ankle) remains sidelined.

Takehiro Tomiyasu suffered a minor form of injury from during the 4-1 win over Leeds though it was only precautionary he was highly unlikely to feature in this game.

Predicted starting lineup

Leno; Cedric, Chambers, Holding, Tavares; Elneny, Maitland-Niles; Pepe, Smith Rowe, Nketiah; Balogun

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