Arsenal keeps perfect record after defeating Sunderland in Premier League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:27 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Arsenal maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season by overcoming Sunderland. Mikel Arteta received a booking for leaving his technical area during a frustrating first half where the team struggled to break down their opponents. Goalkeeper Raya preserved the victory by securing his fifth clean sheet in six matches across all competitions. Arsenal’s defense has now conceded the fewest shots on target in the league this term, totaling only nine. Concerns emerged regarding squad depth as Ben White left the match with an injury at half-time. With this result, Arsenal has won each of their first four league games for the sixth time in club history. The victory keeps the team competitive as they navigate early-season defensive challenges and personnel absences.
- •Arsenal won its fourth consecutive Premier League game of the season.
- •Raya recorded his fifth clean sheet in six matches.
- •Ben White exited the match due to injury at half-time.
- •Mikel Arteta was issued a yellow card for technical area violations.
- 10:27 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal analysis: Raya proves worth with crucial contribution
"Arsenal's first-half frustration was encapsulated in manager Mikel Arteta being booked shortly before the break for leaving his technical area too many times. Greece winger Christos Tzolis continued his inconsistent start to the season, more reminiscent here of his toothless showing against Aston Villa rather than the productive display at home to Chelsea. Konsa, even before giving away the penalty, struggled to deal with Sunderland's direct attacking approach and the physicality of striker Brian Brobbey.
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