Sunderland – Arsenal

Arsenal continued their flawless start to the campaign with a comfortable 2‑0 victory at the Stadium of Light, widening the gap at the top of the table to twelve points from the leaders’ tally of four. Sunderland, who sit 14th with just one win from four matches and a goal difference of minus two, were unable to break the deadlock despite pressing for an equaliser. The Gunners’ defensive solidity was evident, conceding only once in four league games and keeping a clean sheet in this encounter. This result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Arsenal’s favour, giving them the sole win in the season’s two meetings.