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Sunderland will equal the worst start to a Premier League season if they lose to Arsenal

David Moyes and Sunderland are on the brink of equalling an unwanted Premier League record as they prepare to face Arsenal this weekend.

The Black Cats have picked up just two points from their first nine games of the season, meaning defeat by Arsene Wenger's Gunners will ensure their place alongside Manchester City, in 1995-96, as the worst team in league history through 10 games.

But does a bad start always result in relegation? Are Sunderland destined to be one of the worst teams in the history of the league?

Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the five worst teams of the Premier League era and how they fared during the opening 10 matches.