Arsenal take on Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium tonight, with both teams needing a point to achieve their respective goals.
A point for the Gunners will see them move three points ahead of Manchester United, all but sealing third place, which secures a direct route to next season’s Champions League group stage.
Meanwhile, a draw four Sunderland would guarantee their survival in the Premier League, leaving Newcastle United and Hull City to sweat over the final relegation place.
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Arsenal will be without Mathieu Debuchy and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, while Laurent Koscielny, who has been suffering from flu, is unlikely to feature, despite being offered a late fitness test.
Theo Walcott could make his fourth Premier League start of season, having impressed at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Billy Jones, Wes Brown, Jordi Gomez and Ricky Alvarez and Jack Rodwell are all out for Sunderland with a variety of injury issues.
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