Arsenal defeats Sunderland 2-0 in Premier League match at Stadium of Light

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Arsenal defeats Sunderland 2-0 in Premier League match at Stadium of Light
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Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2-0 on September 12, 2026, at the Stadium of Light. Bruno Guimaraẽs scored for the visitors shortly after David Raya saved an Enzo Le Fée penalty attempt. Despite the result, Sunderland maintained a competitive performance throughout the match against the reigning champions. The game concluded with Reinildo receiving a late red card for Sunderland. Granit Xhaka played the full match for Sunderland, fulfilling his commitment to the club following summer transfer rumors regarding Chelsea. Sunderland continues to integrate recent additions such as Nilson Angulo and Brian Brobbey into their tactical setup as they prepare for upcoming European fixtures.

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  • Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.
  • David Raya saved a penalty kick taken by Enzo Le Fée.
  • Bruno Guimaraẽs scored the decisive goal for Arsenal.
  • Sunderland defender Reinildo was sent off in the final minutes.
  • Granit Xhaka remains with Sunderland after rejecting a transfer offer from Chelsea.
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Phil West looks at the main stories as the Lads ran the reigning champions mightily close on Saturday evening.

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