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Sunderland vs Arsenal live updates: Arsenal probing for opener at Stadium of Light

Nicholas Mendola

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Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, maintaining their undefeated start to the season. The match featured a crucial penalty save by David Raya and a late goal from Bruno Guimaraes to seal the win.

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The result keeps Arsenal at the top of the league table and highlights the team's depth despite early-season finishing struggles.

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Mikel Arteta and Arsenal had to do plenty of work to emerge from Sunderland with all three points on Saturday.

David Raya saved a penalty that had Arteta ‘worried’ about the state of the league, and Bruno Guimaraes came off the bench to score minutes later. Bukayo Saka converted a late penalty to give the Gunners a 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light.

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Arsenal created so many chances in the game, especially in the first half, only to be denied by Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs or flash the ball clear of the goal.

But Guimaraes’ fantastic goal from well outside the box and some brilliant goalkeeping from Raya helped the Gunners get to three points and a 4-0-0 record on the young season.

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