Record signing Diarra to miss Arsenal clash

Arsenal get a boost as Sunderland's record signing is ruled out of their Premier League meeting.

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What happened. Sunderland's record signing Habib Diarra will be unavailable for the Premier League clash against Arsenal on September 12.

• Arsenal face Napoli in the Champions League on September 9.
• Arsenal lost last season's away match to Sunderland dramatically.
• Dan Ballard scored for Sunderland in that previous encounter.

Arsenal will look to exploit Diarra's absence as they seek revenge at the Stadium of Light.

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