Arsenal extend perfect start as Guimaraes scores

EPL action continued on Saturday’s as Arsenal kept their flawless Premier League record, beating Sunderland 2‑0 at the Stadium of Light, with goals from Bruno Guimarães and a 97th‑minute penalty by Bukayo Saka. Guimarães netted his first for the Gunners, and the victory leaves Arsenal three points clear of Manchester City while maintaining six wins from six in all competitions.

In the 55th minute, defender Ezri Konsa was sent off for pulling down Dan Ballard inside the box. Sunderland’s Enzo le Fee stepped up, but goalkeeper Aaron Raya saved the spot‑kick low to his left.

Guimaraes opens Arsenal account

Bruno Guimarães, the former Newcastle United midfielder, scored his first goal for Arsenal. The Brazilian struck a long‑range stunner at the Stadium of Light, giving the visitors the lead.

Jurrien Timber thought he had doubled Sunderland’s tally with a powerful header from Martin Odegaard’s free kick, but the goal was ruled out for off‑side after a VAR check.

In the 97th minute, Bukayo Saka converted a penalty after Reinildo received a second yellow for fouling the England winger. The spot‑kick sealed the win for Arsenal, keeping them on target throughout the match.

The victory leaves Arsenal three points above Manchester City in the Premier League table, while Sunderland remain 14th with four points.

Mikel Arteta’s side have now won six of six matches across all competitions, including four league wins, and their perfect start keeps them top of the table.