From hero to hero! David Raya saves Sunderland penalty before Bruno Guimaraes produces stunning Arsenal winner just 121 seconds later
Arsenal maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 2-0 win over Sunderland, highlighted by a crucial penalty save from David Raya. Bruno Guimaraes scored the opening goal shortly after the save to secure the victory.
Why it matters
The win keeps Arsenal in a strong position to defend their Premier League title as they continue their unbeaten streak.
Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. In a chaotic two-minute sequence, David Raya produced a stunning penalty save to deny the hosts before Bruno Guimaraes scored a magnificent long-range opener to silence his former rivals.
In a contest that hung in the balance for nearly an hour, the game exploded into life during a chaotic two-minute window in the second half. Sunderland were handed a golden opportunity to take the lead when referee John Brooks adjudged that Ezri Konsa had crossed the line while grappling with Dan Ballard at a set piece.
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