Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The result gave Mikel Arteta’s side a fourth consecutive league win, although Sunderland made the visitors work for all three points with an energetic and physical performance. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya proved crucial, producing important saves and denying Enzo Le Fée from the penalty spot, a moment that could have changed the direction of the contest.Bruno Guimarães opened the scoring for Arsenal with an outstanding strike, giving the Gunners the advantage after Sunderland had threatened to take control of the game. The home side continued to compete strongly and created opportunities, but Arsenal’s defensive organisation and Raya’s interventions kept them at bay. The visitors eventually secured the result with a second goal, allowing Arteta’s men to leave the Stadium of Light with another clean sheet and maximum points.The victory keeps Arsenal’s early-season momentum intact as they continue their title defence. Sunderland, meanwhile, were left to rue the missed penalty and several chances that could have made the encounter more competitive. Arsenal will now turn their attention to their next Premier League fixture away to Brighton, while Sunderland face another difficult test against Manchester City in their next league outing.
