Arsenal go three points clear as Liverpool, Chelsea stumble

Bruno Guimaraes sent Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a moment of brilliance that was doubly painful for Sunderland.

Not only did the Brazil midfielder set up a 2-0 win for defending champion Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Saturday (September 12, 2026). But as a former Newcastle player, he made the most of his moment, sending a message to the home supporters who booed him by cupping his ears as he ran towards the corner in celebration.

Guimaraes joined Arsenal from Sunderland’s fierce North-East rival, Newcastle, in the summer, so will have been well aware of the significance of his goal. Coming on as a halftime substitute, he curled a long-range shot into the top corner in the 58th minute.

Guimaraes’ goal came two minutes after Arsenal’s David Raya saved a penalty from Sunderland’s Enzo Le Fee.