Bruno Guimaraes gave Arsenal the lead on 58 minutes, from an assist by D. Rice. B. Saka doubled the lead on 90+7 minutes.
Sunderland had 12 shots to the visitors' 11, 52% of the 23 attempts in the match. Sunderland had 5 off target and 4 blocked, the visitors 4 off target and 2 blocked. The home side had 7 attempts from inside the box, to Arsenal's 8. That left 5 from outside the area for Sunderland, and 3 for Arsenal.
The home side put 3 on target to Arsenal's 5, an on-target rate of 25% against 45%. Sunderland did not score from their three on target. Arsenal scored with two of their five on target. Sunderland finished with 1 more attempt than Arsenal and lost the match.
R. Mandava was sent off for Sunderland on 90+6 minutes. There were nine bookings.
The match was goalless at half time. The second half produced two goals.
Sunderland are fourteenth on four points from four matches. Their record reads 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, with a goal difference of -1. Arsenal are first on 12 points from four matches. Their record reads 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats, with a goal difference of +6.
The match was played on matchday 4. John Brooks, England refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: 12 September 2026
- Referee: John Brooks, England
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Sunderland | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 2 |
| Shots inside the box | 7 | 8 |
| Shots outside the box | 5 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 2 |
| Throw In | 22 | 18 |
| Free Kick | 13 | 19 |
| Goal Kick | 8 | 7 |
| Penalty | 1 | 1 |
| Substitution | 2 | 5 |
| Attacks | 66 | 86 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 40 | 39 |
| On Target | 3 | 5 |
| Off Target | 9 | 6 |
| Fouls | 18 | 11 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Passes Total | 282 | 388 |
| Passes Accurate | 217 | 321 |
