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FT: Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports
Just enough on it to sneak past Roefs, he got a hand on it. It's been a tough, tough night for Arsenal. Sunderland have been resilient, Arsenal more so, just how they've kept at it.
It's been a good, good game.
Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal's perfect start to the season goes on after passing an almighty test at the Stadium of Light.
Bukayo Saka
Robin Roefs gets a touch but the Sunderland keeper cannot keep Bukayo Saka's attempt out.
Arsenal are going three points clear at the top.
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Bukayo Saka to take. This will surely be the last kick of the game.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Reinildo, who has already been booked, brings down Bukayo Saka.
And Sunderland will finish the game with 10 men.
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One minute of added time left.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports
Brian Brobbey will sleep well tonight, that's for sure. He's worked his absolute socks off.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Is this the moment for Sunderland?
Brian Brobbey attacks a cross into the box. He makes a connection but it lacks power.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports
I think David Raya is the player of the match, he's been excellent. The myth is that the clean sheets are kept because of the players in front of him but we've seen tonight how good he is.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
And yet another booking. Kai Havertz this time is cautioned. That's seven yellows in this entertaining match.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Gabriel is booked after a coming together between both sets of players. Bruno Guimaraes and Wilson Isidor were at the centre of that particular flare-up.
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Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports
Sunderland have given Arsenal a run for there money, physically.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Six additional minutes for Sunderland to find an equaliser - otherwise Arsenal are going three points clear at the top.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
We're approaching Brian Brobbey time.
The Sunderland forward scored a dramatic 94th-minute equaliser in the corresponding fixture last season.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports
It has been a very good game, Sunderland just don't let up. They had a chance, didn't take it, conceded but have kept at it. Arsenal have just felt the pressure on them since then.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Martin Odegaard's work is done for the night. Mikel Merino has been sent on to get Arsenal over the finishing line.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Four minutes plus stoppages.
No one is leaving. This is end to end.
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports
What a ball from Xhaka but what a response for David Raya, put under pressure but still able to get a touch on it.
That was begging to be put in the back of the net by Xhaka. What a ball!
Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Another outrageous save by David Raya!
The Arsenal player keeps out an attempt from Nordi Mukiele with one hand after another super delivery by Granit Xhaka.
Raya has been magnificent.
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Now another Sunderland corner...
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 12 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 7 |
| |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 6 |
| |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 3 |
| |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 3 |
| |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 2 |
| |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 1 |
| |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
| |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
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