Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland: Gunners blast Black Cats
Arsenal extended their lead in the Premier League title race to nine points over Manchester City (for now) with a 3-0 victory over Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
WATCH — Full replay of the Arsenal v Sunderland match
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Arsenal vs Sunderland live updates – by Andy Edwards
Final score Arsenal v Sunderland: 3-0
Scorers: Martin Zubimendi (42′), Viktor Gyokeres (66′, 90’+3)
AIM! Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland: Gyokeres heads home to finish a quick counter (90’+3)
AIM! Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland: Gyokeres heads home after Gunners press high (66′)
AIM! Arsenal 1-0 Sunderland: Zubimendi opens the scoring from outside the area (42′)
Arsenal starting XI
Raya – Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori – Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz – Madueke, Trossard, Jesus
Sunderland starting XI
Roefs – Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo – Diarra, Sadiki, Le Fee, Talbi – Brobbey
How to watch Arsenal vs Sunderland live, stream link and start time
Kick-off time: 10 a.m. ET Saturday (February 7)
Place: Emirates Stadium — North London
TV channel: Peacock
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
Mikel Arteta’s side got back on track in a big way last weekend by won 4-0 at Leeds to allay fears that their title bid was imploding after a three-game winless run. They also beat Chelsea 1-0 at home on Tuesday to reach League Cup final and all of a sudden, we’re talking about a quadruple.
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Sunderland beat Burnley 3-0 at home on Monday to get back on track as well, as Régis Le Bris’ Black Cats are only five points behind the top four. They are well on their way to becoming one of the best newly promoted teams in Premier League history and European qualification appears within reach.
Arsenal team news, focus
Bukayo Saka is suffering from an injury, while Martin Odegaard is doubtful. The duo of Max Dowman and Mikel Merino is definitely absent. Arteta has so many options in midfield and attack that it’s not worth risking players who aren’t fully fit, so Noni Madueke will probably start on the right and Eberechi Eze will probably start in midfield.
Sunderland team news, focus
The Black Cats have a very strong and well established roster and are very difficult to play against. Their captain Granit Xhaka remains injured and it’s a real shame because he would have received a good reception from the local supporters. Arthur Masuaku and Bertrand Traoré remain injured, and new recruit Jocelin Ta Bi is not ready for this one. Sunderland have excellent attacking options with Brian Brobbey leading the line so well and players like Enzo Le Fee and Chemsdine Talbi supporting him from the attacking midfield positions.
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Arsenal vs. Sunderland Prediction
It’s going to be quite tight and Sunderland will be looking to sit with five defenders to frustrate Arsenal. But the Gunners will find a way to get the job done. Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland.