Sunderland changed the pitch markings before the match against Arsenal: what's the reason.

Changes at Sunderland Stadium

According to The Sun: Sunderland decided to implement several innovations at their stadium to gain an advantage in the match against Arsenal. The 'Black Cats' hosted the league leaders at the 'Stadium of Light' on Saturday at 17:30.

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As the team prepares for an important match, changes at the stadium could be crucial in creating comfortable conditions for play. Sunderland hopes that the innovations will help them improve their result in the match against such a strong opponent as Arsenal.