Arsenal vs Sunderland Highlights and Goals

Premier League

3:00 PMFebruary 7, 2026

Regular Season - 25

Arsenal

Show Score

3 - 0

HT:(1 - 0)

Sunderland

Emirates Stadium

Referee: Samuel Barrott, England

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Match Stats

Ball possession

51%

49%

0.58

Expected goals (xG)

0.17

-1.00

Goals Prevented

-1.00

Attack

14

Total shots

5

3

Shots on target

3

6

Shots off target

1

5

Blocked shots

1

8

Shots inside box

3

6

Shots outside box

2

5

Corner kicks

2

3

Offsides

1

Passing

380

Total passes

376

319 (84%)

Accurate passes

300 (80%)

Discipline

8

Fouls

7

1

Yellow cards

2

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

1

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Lineup

Arsenal

4-3-3

1 G David Raya 7.3

33 D Riccardo Calafiori 6.6

6 D Gabriel Magalhães (C) 7.7

2 D William Saliba 26' Holding 6.9

12 D Jurriën Timber 7.0

41 M Declan Rice 7.2

36 M Martín Zubimendi 42' 7.9

29 M Kai Havertz 66' 6.9

19 F Leandro Trossard 42' 7.2

9 F Gabriel Jesus 6.2

20 F Noni Madueke 6.7

Substitutes

13 G Kepa Arrizabalaga

3 D Cristhian Mosquera

4 D Ben White

5 D Piero Hincapié 67' Replaced by R. Calafiori 6.3

49 D Myles Lewis-Skelly

16 M Christian Nørgaard 89' Replaced by L. Trossard

10 M Eberechi Eze 67' Replaced by K. Havertz 6.7

11 F Gabriel Martinelli 90+3' 61' Replaced by N. Madueke 6.5

14 F Viktor Gyökeres 66' 90+3' 61' Replaced by Gabriel Jesus 7.2

Coach

Mikel Arteta

Sunderland

4-2-3-1

22 G Robin Roefs 5.9

17 D Reinildo Mandava 6.2

15 D Omar Alderete 6.6

5 D Daniel Ballard 6.2

20 D Nordi Mukiele 6.9

19 M Habib Diarra 39' Roughing 6.9

27 M Noah Sadiki 6.5

7 M Chemsdine Talbi 6.2

28 M Enzo Le Fée 6.2

32 M Trai Hume (C) 6.7

9 F Brian Brobbey 40' Tripping 6.5

Substitutes

31 G Melker Ellborg

3 D Dennis Cirkin

13 M Luke O'Nien

6 D Lutsharel Geertruida 71' Replaced by N. Sadiki 6.3

11 M Chris Rigg

14 F Romaine Mundle 64' Replaced by C. Talbi 6.7

18 F Wilson Isidor 85' Replaced by B. Brobbey

12 F Eliezer Mayenda

10 F Nilson Angulo 85' Replaced by T. Hume

Coach

Regis Le Bris

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	24	16	5	3	46-17	29	53	W No match found D 17 January: Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal D No match found L No match found W 07 February: Arsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland
2	Manchester City	24	14	5	5	49-23	26	47	D 04 January: Manchester City 1 - 1 Chelsea D 07 January: Manchester City 1 - 1 Brighton L 17 January: Manchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City W 24 January: Manchester City 2 - 0 Wolves D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City
3	Aston Villa	24	14	4	6	35-26	9	46	W No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found
4	Manchester United	25	12	8	5	46-36	10	44	D 07 January: Burnley 2 - 2 Manchester United W 17 January: Manchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City W 25 January: Arsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United W 01 February: Manchester United 3 - 2 Fulham W 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham
5	Chelsea	24	11	7	6	42-27	15	40	D No match found L No match found W 25 January: Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea W 31 January: Chelsea 3 - 2 West Ham W 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea
6	Liverpool	24	11	6	7	39-33	6	39	D 04 January: Fulham 2 - 2 Liverpool D 08 January: Arsenal 0 - 0 Liverpool D 17 January: Liverpool 1 - 1 Burnley L 24 January: Bournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool W 31 January: Liverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle
7	Brentford	24	11	3	10	36-32	4	36	W 04 January: Everton 2 - 4 Brentford W 07 January: Brentford 3 - 0 Sunderland L 17 January: Chelsea 2 - 0 Brentford L 25 January: Brentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest W 01 February: Aston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford
8	Sunderland	24	9	9	6	27-26	1	36	D No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found W No match found
9	Fulham	24	10	4	10	34-35	-1	34	D No match found W No match found L No match found W No match found L 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton
10	Everton	24	9	7	8	26-27	-1	34	L No match found D No match found W No match found D 31 January: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton D No match found
11	Newcastle	24	9	6	9	33-33	0	33	W 04 January: Newcastle 2 - 0 Crystal Palace W 07 January: Newcastle 4 - 3 Leeds D 18 January: Wolves 0 - 0 Newcastle L 25 January: Newcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa L 31 January: Liverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle
12	Bournemouth	24	8	9	7	40-43	-3	33	L No match found W No match found D No match found W 31 January: Wolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth W No match found
13	Brighton	24	7	10	7	34-32	2	31	W 03 January: Brighton 2 - 0 Burnley D 07 January: Manchester City 1 - 1 Brighton D 19 January: Brighton 1 - 1 Bournemouth L 24 January: Fulham 2 - 1 Brighton D 31 January: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton
14	Tottenham	25	7	8	10	35-35	0	29	L 07 January: Bournemouth 3 - 2 Tottenham L 17 January: Tottenham 1 - 2 West Ham D 24 January: Burnley 2 - 2 Tottenham D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City L 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham
15	Crystal Palace	24	7	8	9	25-29	-4	29	L 04 January: Newcastle 2 - 0 Crystal Palace D 07 January: Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Aston Villa L 17 January: Sunderland 2 - 1 Crystal Palace L 25 January: Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace
16	Leeds	25	7	8	10	34-43	-9	29	L 07 January: Newcastle 4 - 3 Leeds W 17 January: Leeds 1 - 0 Fulham D 26 January: Everton 1 - 1 Leeds L 31 January: Leeds 0 - 4 Arsenal W 06 February: Leeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest
17	Nottingham Forest	25	7	5	13	25-38	-13	26	W 06 January: West Ham 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest D 17 January: Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal W 25 January: Brentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace L 06 February: Leeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest
18	West Ham	24	5	5	14	29-48	-19	20	L 06 January: West Ham 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest L No match found W 24 January: West Ham 3 - 1 Sunderland W No match found L No match found
19	Burnley	24	3	6	15	25-47	-22	15	L No match found D 17 January: Liverpool 1 - 1 Burnley D 24 January: Burnley 2 - 2 Tottenham D No match found L 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham
20	Wolves	24	1	5	18	15-45	-30	8	W No match found D 18 January: Wolves 0 - 0 Newcastle D No match found L 31 January: Wolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth L 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Relegation - Championship

Arsenal dominant at Emirates as Gyokeres double secures vital three points.

Arsenal asserted their dominance at the Emirates Stadium, securing a commanding 3-0 Premier League victory over Sunderland. Striker Viktor Gyokeres was the hero, bagging a late double to seal a crucial win for the league leaders.

The Gunners, sitting atop the table, sought to extend their lead in the fiercely contested title race. They faced a resilient Sunderland side, positioned in the top half, who aimed to cause an upset and climb higher.

The match began with a competitive tempo, both teams probing for openings. Arsenal defender William Saliba was shown the game’s first yellow card in the 26th minute for a challenge in midfield.

Sunderland responded with physical play as the half wore on. Midfielder Habib Diarra received a booking in the 39th minute. Just a minute later, Brian Brobbey also entered the referee’s book for a rash tackle.

Arsenal finally broke the deadlock just before the interval. Martín Zubimendi, driving forward from midfield, expertly fired home in the 42nd minute. Leandro Trossard provided the incisive assist, splitting the defense with a clever pass.

The Gunners took their narrow one-goal lead into halftime. Sunderland’s manager faced the task of rallying his team to find an equalizer and challenge the league leaders in the second half.

Returning after the break, Arsenal maintained their control of the game’s tempo. Mikel Arteta’s side pressed forward, patiently building attacks and seeking to double their advantage.

The breakthrough came midway through the second half. Viktor Gyokeres, showcasing his predatory instincts, extended Arsenal’s lead in the 66th minute. He tucked away the finish after an intelligent assist from Kai Havertz, providing a vital cushion.

Sunderland pushed for a way back into the match, making several tactical changes. However, Arsenal’s defense remained resolute, limiting the visitors’ opportunities. David Raya in goal made key saves to deny any potential Sunderland comeback.

As the game entered its dying moments, Gyokeres completed his impressive double. He slotted home his second goal in the 90+3rd minute, with Gabriel Martinelli delivering the assist. This late strike emphatically confirmed Arsenal’s comprehensive victory.

Statistically, Arsenal commanded 51% possession and launched 14 total shots, with three hitting the target. Their clinical finishing was evident, scoring three goals from an expected goals (xG) figure of just 0.58. Sunderland, in contrast, managed five shots, three on target, but could not convert from their modest 0.17 xG.

This commanding 3-0 victory solidifies Arsenal’s grip at the top of the Premier League table, moving them closer to their title aspirations. Sunderland, despite their spirited efforts, remains in a respectable eighth position.