Bournemouth vs Sunderland prediction, odds and how to watch

Bournemouth came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 in San Sebastián, with goals from Rayan and Sergio Gómez settling the match after Justin Kluivert's opener was wiped out by VAR.

Sunderland edged AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League thanks to a 66th-minute Enzo Le Fée penalty, grinding out a result despite the Dutch side controlling the ball for the majority of the match.

Kevin Schade scored twice for Brentford to cancel out Bournemouth's efforts and earn a 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium, leaving the hosts frustrated after squandering four big chances and collecting five yellow cards.

Bournemouth have not won a Premier League match in their last five attempts, drawing four of them. Sunderland arrive with problems of their own. Something has to give.

Bournemouth host Sturm Graz at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday night in the UEFA Europa League, looking to back up their opening win against Real Sociedad. Sturm Graz arrive with injury problems mounting and a threadbare squad.

Sunderland head to Portugal on Thursday looking to build on a tight Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar. Torreense are no pushovers at home, but the Black Cats showed they know how to keep things locked.

Arsenal have requested a meeting with Pro Ref over the penalty awarded against them at Sunderland, adding it to a growing list of officiating grievances including a KMI ruling on the Villa game and last season's Gabriel red-card controversy. Arteta warns the decision could cost his side 'momentum' in the title race.

Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref for an explanation over the VAR-confirmed penalty against Ezri Konsa in their 2-0 win over Sunderland, after Mikel Arteta branded the call 'unacceptable' and warned such moments 'can cost you the championship'.