Arsenal stay perfect with 2-0 win at Sunderland

Arsenal kept their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-0 win away at Sunderland. It was ruthless, patient and finished late.

The second goal did it. Bukayo Saka, listed by the Premier League as an Arsenal forward, scored from the penalty spot to put the result beyond doubt, according to BBC Sport. That penalty came late in stoppage time to seal the 2-0 scoreline at the Stadium of Light, Arsenal reported.

The fixture was listed for 20:00 on Saturday, 12 September. BBC Sport carried live text commentary, score updates and match stats through the evening.

Saka is making a habit of decisive moments. He had already scored to earn Arsenal a narrow 1-0 victory away at Aston Villa on 31 August. In that Villa Park game he also had a penalty overturned after a video assistant referee review, which is when officials check replays to correct a clear error.

Sunderland will feel they let an opportunity slip. When these sides met in November 2025, Sunderland halted Arsenal's 10-match winning run with a last-gasp 2-2 draw, Reuters reported. Saka scored a 54th-minute equaliser that day, before Brian Brobbey struck late for the hosts.

What makes this stand out is the control. Away in the north east, under the lights, with a promoted crowd loud behind Sunderland, Arsenal did not chase the game early. They waited. Then they struck twice.

For fans, this means momentum. A 100% start is fragile in September. Every hard away win protects it.