Arsenal claimed a 2-0 away win at Sunderland to reach 12 points from four Premier League matches and stay clear at the summit. Sunderland remain 14th with four points after a performance that left them still searching for consistency. The visitors extended their unbeaten start while the hosts absorbed pressure and a contentious penalty call that drew strong criticism from Mikel Arteta.
The game turned on a rapid sequence in the second half. David Raya saved Enzo Le Fée’s penalty, and Arsenal moved up the pitch to score within two minutes. Sunderland struggled to regain composure after the double blow, allowing the leaders to dictate the remainder of the contest.
Sunderland entered the match with form of LWDWL, showing flashes of promise in home fixtures but dropping points against stronger sides. Arsenal arrived on a run of five straight wins across all competitions, having kept clean sheets in most of those outings.
The result extended Arsenal’s winning sequence and underlined their depth, while Sunderland’s mixed record continued without the reward their recent home results had suggested. Early-season momentum now sits firmly with the league leaders.
Arsenal’s flawless start positions them as the team to catch, whereas Sunderland must quickly convert promising spells into points if they are to move clear of the lower half of the table.