Sunderland vs Arsenal Match Scheduled for 8 PM on Saturday

The Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal is set to begin at 8 PM BST on Saturday at the Stadium of Light. This timing is unusual but has been used in previous seasons.

The late kick-off provides Arsenal with additional recovery time after their Champions League match against Napoli on Wednesday. Typically, teams playing in the Saturday lunchtime slot after a Wednesday Champions League game can choose between a 12:30 or 20:00 kick-off, but Arsenal was not given this option due to prior scheduling.

This match is the designated live game on TNT Sport, meaning there will be no 12:30 match on Saturday. Arsenal will play three matches at 8 PM BST within six days, including their upcoming games against Napoli and Ipswich Town in the EFL Cup.