Sunderland v Arsenal

Premier League

Full time

Sunderland

0–2

Arsenal

Match events

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1st half

Yellow cardReinildo Mandava (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
28'
Half-time0–0

2nd half

45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Arsenal. Jurriën Timber replaces Ben White.
45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Arsenal. Bruno Guimarães replaces Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Penalty missedPenalty saved. Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner by David Raya (Arsenal).
56'
58'0–1
GoalGoal! Sunderland 0, Arsenal 1. Bruno Guimarães (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Declan Rice.
Yellow cardDan Ballard (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card.
66'
Yellow cardGranit Xhaka (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
69'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Sunderland. Wilson Isidor replaces Nilson Angulo.
70'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Sunderland. Malick Fofana replaces Thomas Meunier.
76'
Yellow cardBrian Brobbey (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card.
81'
81'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Arsenal. Eberechi Eze replaces Christos Tzolis.
81'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Arsenal. Martín Zubimendi replaces Declan Rice.
85'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Arsenal. Mikel Merino replaces Martin Ødegaard.
90'+1'
Yellow cardGabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card.
Yellow cardNordi Mukiele (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card.
90'+1'
90'+3'
Yellow cardKai Havertz (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Red cardSecond yellow card to Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) for a bad foul.
90'+6'
90'+7'0–2
Penalty goalGoal! Sunderland 0, Arsenal 2. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Full-time0–2

Highlights

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News and reaction

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Match reportTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal to offload three players, with Atlético Madrid keenAtlético Madrid are one of the main clubs showing an interest in Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi, while Viktor Gyökeres and Mikel Merino could also depart. Transfer Talk has the latest.ESPN7h ago

Match report

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Match details

Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Started: 5:00 am Sydney time
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Competition: Premier League
Officials: John Brooks (Referee)

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