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Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with 2-0 victory against Sunderland

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with 2-0 victory against Sunderland

Summary

Arsenal maintained its 100% start to the Premier League title defense with a 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on September 12. Goalkeeper David Raya prevented an opening for the home side by saving a second-half penalty taken by Enzo Le Fee. Shortly after that save, Bruno Guimaraes scored the opening goal for Arsenal with a strike from distance. Bukayo Saka later added a second goal from the penalty spot following a foul by Reinildo Mandava, who was sent off late in the match. The result keeps the defending champions at the top of the table as Sunderland remains without a win in this sequence of matches.

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Status Watch

•Bruno Guimaraes scored his first goal for Arsenal following a substitute appearance.
•David Raya saved a penalty kick from Enzo Le Fee to keep the score level.
•Reinildo Mandava was sent off after conceding a penalty to Bukayo Saka.
•Arsenal won the match 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.
•Jurrien Timber made a second-half appearance for Arsenal after replacing Ben White.

Latest Updates

10:25 PMESPN Soccer — Arsenal ratings: Guimaraes 8/10, Raya 9/10 in win at Sunderland
9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal Player Ratings as Raya and Guimarães Sink Sunderland
9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Guimaraes and Raya crucial - Sunderland v Arsenal player ratings
8:56 PMBBC Sport — Guimaraes and Raya crucial - Sunderland v Arsenal player ratings

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