The Premier League's bottom side Sunderland take on second-placed Arsenal on Saturday and Black Cats boss David Moyes was optimistic.
"Our confidence is good and the players know they are doing better," says Moyes. "The results haven't shown that but the last two results could have been different.
"We want the fans in full voice but what we do on the pitch will determine that so we need to get them off their seats.
"Arsenal were strong last year and they've been contenders for the Premier League for many years. They are strong again this year."