Arsenal defeats Sunderland 2-0 to maintain perfect Premier League start
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Sunderland on Friday to extend their winning streak to four matches in the Premier League. The contest remained scoreless until the 58th minute when Bruno Guimarães converted a strike from outside the penalty area. Sunderland had a chance to take the lead earlier in the second half, but Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saved a penalty kick taken by Enzo Le Fee. The visitors confirmed the result in stoppage time after Reinildo Mandava received a second yellow card and Bukayo Saka scored from the penalty spot. Arsenal remains undefeated in the league, while Sunderland faces its second loss of the season.
- •Bruno Guimarães scored the opening goal for Arsenal in the 58th minute.
- •David Raya saved a second-half penalty kick taken by Enzo Le Fee.
- •Reinildo Mandava was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in stoppage time.
- •Bukayo Saka converted a penalty kick in the 97th minute to secure the 2-0 win.
- •Arsenal has maintained a perfect record through four Premier League matches.
- 10:11 PMESPN Soccer — Guimarães stunner helps Arsenal keep perfect start
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal Survive Sunderland Storm as Bruno Scores a Stunner in 2-0 Win
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal edge Sunderland, Chelsea and Liverpool held at home
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Guimaraes strike lights up Arsenal win over Sunderland
"Bruno Guimaraes's brilliant first Arsenal goal and David Raya's penalty save inspired the Gunners to a 2-0 victory at Sunderland on Saturday to extend a flawless start to their Premier League title defence.Despite only winning by a single goal, Arsenal showed signs of blossoming into a more potent attacking force in statement wins over Chelsea last weekend and Napoli on Wednesday to get their Champions League campaign off to a flying start.
"Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka helped maintain Arsenal's perfect start in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Sunderland on Saturday. Following a controlled first half, the champions were handed a scare 11 minutes after the restart when the hosts were awarded a penalty, but David Raya made a brilliant save to palm Enzo Le Fee's spot-kick against the left post.
"Arsenal survived a ferocious Sunderland challenge at the Stadium of Light before second-half goals from Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka secured a hard-earned 2-0 Premier League victory.The final scor...
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 12, 2026, 10:11 PMGuimarães stunner helps Arsenal keep perfect start
Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka helped maintain Arsenal's perfect start in the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Sunderland.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 9:35 PMArsenal Survive Sunderland Storm as Bruno Scores a Stunner in 2-0 Win
Arsenal survived a ferocious Sunderland challenge at the Stadium of Light before second-half goals from Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka secured a hard-earned 2-0 Premier League victory.The final scor...
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 9:18 PMArsenal edge Sunderland, Chelsea and Liverpool held at home
Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka helped maintain Arsenal's perfect start in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Sunderland on Saturday. Following a controlled first half, the champions were handed a scare 11 minutes after the restart when the hosts were awarded a penalty, but David Raya made a brilliant save to palm Enzo Le Fee's spot-kick against the left post.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 9:14 PMGuimaraes strike lights up Arsenal win over Sunderland
Bruno Guimaraes's brilliant first Arsenal goal and David Raya's penalty save inspired the Gunners to a 2-0 victory at Sunderland on Saturday to extend a flawless start to their Premier League title defence.Despite only winning by a single goal, Arsenal showed signs of blossoming into a more potent attacking force in statement wins over Chelsea last weekend and Napoli on Wednesday to get their Champions League campaign off to a flying start.
- Sky Sports—Guimaraes haunts Sunderland as Arsenal continue winning start
Bruno Guimaraes scored stunning goal two minutes after David Raya had saved a penalty as Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 to move above Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
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