Granit Xhaka will face his former club Arsenal on Saturday (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)

Regis Le Bris believes Granit Xhaka's knowledge about Arsenal can help Sunderland beat the Premier League leaders on Saturday.

The newly promoted Black Cats are enjoying a strong start to their top-flight return, but face arguably their toughest test of the campaign so far against the high-flying Gunners. Mikel Arteta's side could extend their lead at the top of the table with a win at the Stadium of Light, although the home side currently occupy fourth place and could jump up to second themselves.

Former Arsenal midfielder Xhaka spent seven seasons in north London and Le Bris hopes Sunderland can use that to their advantage. “He’s useful in different ways. His knowledge about Arsenal is important for us,” Le Bris said.

“We spoke together with the coaching staff all week. I think the main point is belief. The way he can transmit confidence to the squad, tell the players we can win something against this squad, even if they are really strong. This part is also really important.”

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