Sunderland vs Arsenal Highlights - September 12, 2026

Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 in Premier League on September 12, 2026. The match was played at Stadium of Light.

Bruno Guimarães (58'), Bukayo Saka (90'+7') scored for Arsenal.

At kick-off Sunderland stood in position 14 with 4 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats.

Arsenal went into the game in position 2, on 9 points. They had won 5, drawn 0 and lost 0 in their previous five.

That run had left Arsenal 5 games without defeat.

Enzo Le Fée sent an effort off target for Sunderland (6'). Moments later, a block denied Riccardo Calafiori on 7 minutes.

Bukayo Saka tested the goalkeeper for Arsenal (13'). Soon after, Danny Ballard shot wide for Sunderland on 16 minutes.

The referee cautioned Reinildo Mandava of Sunderland on 28 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Kai Havertz forced a save for Arsenal on 33 minutes.

After the break, Thomas Meunier saw a shot blocked (47'). Noah Sadiki could not find the target for Sunderland (48').

Bruno Guimarães scored for Arsenal on 58 minutes after a pass from Declan Rice. A block denied Thomas Meunier on 64 minutes.

Moments later, Danny Ballard was booked for Sunderland (66'). The referee cautioned Granit Xhaka of Sunderland on 69 minutes.

Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Bukayo Saka’s effort (74'). Nordi Mukiele tested the goalkeeper for Sunderland (84').

Reinildo Mandava was sent off for Sunderland (90'+6'). Bukayo Saka converted a penalty for Arsenal (90'+7').

Substitutions: Sunderland 2, Arsenal 5.

Arsenal controlled 57.5% of possession. Sunderland had 12 shots with 3 on target, while Arsenal had 11 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Sunderland 3, Arsenal 2. Corners: Sunderland 4, Arsenal 3.

Arsenal completed the most passes, 388 in total at 82.7% accuracy. The referee produced 7 yellow cards.