The Gunners would normally expect TNT Sports’ selected Saturday fixture to take place at 12.30pm.
However, Arsenal’s Champions League schedule means supporters face a much later start on Saturday.
Why is Sunderland vs Arsenal at 8pm?
Arsenal were in Champions League action away to Napoli on Wednesday night.
A 12.30pm Saturday kick-off would therefore have given Mikel Arteta’s side a particularly short turnaround following their trip to Italy.
The Premier League’s confirmed television schedule instead placed Sunderland against Arsenal in TNT Sports’ 8pm Saturday slot.
That also explains why there is no usual 12.30pm Premier League fixture on Saturday.
Supporters planning to watch the game can find the full Sunderland vs Arsenal TV channel, live stream and kick-off details before the match.
Extra recovery time could help Arsenal
The later start gives Arsenal additional recovery time after their European trip.
That could be particularly useful with Arteta still managing several fitness and selection decisions.
Jurriën Timber and Cristhian Mosquera have been pushing towards returns, while William Saliba remains a concern heading into the fixture.
ReadArsenal’s latest Arsenal injury news ahead of Sunderland has the full fitness picture.
Bruno Guimarães is another player pushing for a bigger role after returning from injury.
Arsenal will therefore hope the unusual 8pm start gives Arteta’s squad every possible advantage as they look to continue their strong opening to the Premier League season.
Arsenal face Sunderland in an unusual Saturday night Premier League slot, with kick-off at the Stadium of Light scheduled for 8pm BST.
The Gunners would normally expect TNT Sports’ selected Saturday fixture to take place at 12.30pm.
However, Arsenal’s Champions League schedule means supporters face a much later start on Saturday.
Why is Sunderland vs Arsenal at 8pm?
Arsenal were in Champions League action away to Napoli on Wednesday night.
A 12.30pm Saturday kick-off would therefore have given Mikel Arteta’s side a particularly short turnaround following their trip to Italy.
The Premier League’s confirmed television schedule instead placed Sunderland against Arsenal in TNT Sports’ 8pm Saturday slot.
That also explains why there is no usual 12.30pm Premier League fixture on Saturday.
Supporters planning to watch the game can find the full Sunderland vs Arsenal TV channel, live stream and kick-off details before the match.
Extra recovery time could help Arsenal
The later start gives Arsenal additional recovery time after their European trip.
That could be particularly useful with Arteta still managing several fitness and selection decisions.
Jurriën Timber and Cristhian Mosquera have been pushing towards returns, while William Saliba remains a concern heading into the fixture.
ReadArsenal’s latest Arsenal injury news ahead of Sunderland has the full fitness picture.
Bruno Guimarães is another player pushing for a bigger role after returning from injury.
Arsenal will therefore hope the unusual 8pm start gives Arteta’s squad every possible advantage as they look to continue their strong opening to the Premier League season.
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