Mikel Merino has taken to social media to share a pre-match graphic.(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

A number of Arsenal players have taken to social media to drop early team news hints ahead of their Premier League clash with Sunderland this evening (5.30pm).

Arsenal will be looking to continue their impressive start to the season and extend their lead at the top of the table when they head to Tyne and Wear to take on Sunderland. Mikel Arteta's side have a six-point advantage over Manchester City in the current standings, while reigning champions Liverpool are seven points adrift in third and both clubs are set to go head-to-head on Sunday.

A victory would see the Gunners go nine points clear, but Sunderland are yet to lose a game at home this season. They are unbeaten in their last three games following wins over Wolves, Chelsea and a draw with Everton.

With some players set to miss the encounter due to injury, those expected to feature have taken to Instagram to post pre-match updates. Ahead of the showdown, Mikel Merino was joined by Piero Hincapie, Jurrien...