Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Arsenal Beat Sunderland 2-0 to Reach Premier League Summit
Arsenal won 2-0 against Sunderland in the Premier League.
The match was tied at halftime.
Sunderland had a penalty, but Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saved it.
Two minutes later, Bruno Guimaraes scored for Arsenal from far outside the box.
Bukayo Saka scored a second goal from a penalty in injury time.
Sunderland’s Reinildo Mandava was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
The victory was Arsenal’s sixth straight win this season.
Arsenal moved to the top of the league table, while Liverpool drew with Fulham and Chelsea drew with Hull City.
Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2-0 to preserve their perfect Premier League start.
David Raya saved Enzo Le Fee’s penalty shortly after halftime.
Bruno Guimaraes scored Arsenal’s opener with a long-range strike.
Bukayo Saka converted a late penalty after winning the spot kick.
Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham, while Chelsea and Hull City drew 2-2.
- Who
- Arsenal and Sunderland contested the match, with David Raya, Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka prominent for Arsenal.
- What
- Arsenal won 2-0.
- When
- September 13; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Sunderland.
- Why
- The win maintained Arsenal’s perfect Premier League start and moved them top of the table.
- Result
- Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
- Arsenal record
- Six consecutive wins to start the season
- Key save
- David Raya stopped Enzo Le Fee’s penalty
- Opening goal
- Bruno Guimaraes scored from outside the area
- Second goal
- Bukayo Saka converted a penalty in injury time
- Other result
- Fulham drew 0-0 with Liverpool
- Other result
- Chelsea drew 2-2 with Hull City