Arsenal hold off energetic Sunderland to continue perfect title defence

BBC Sport · 09/12/2026

Arsenal maintain their 100% start to their Premier League season with a win at Sunderland, who mount an admirable push for a point before Bukayo Saka's penalty puts the result beyond doubt.

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