Arsenal Beat Sunderland to Maintain Perfect Premier League Start

Bukayo Saka's penalty secured victory for Arsenal against a resilient Sunderland side, according to BBC Sport.

Sep 12, 2026, 9:53 PM · 1 min read · language: en

Arsenal maintained their 100% start to the Premier League season with a win away at Sunderland, BBC Sport reported.

Sunderland mounted what BBC Sport described as an admirable push for a point during the match, testing Arsenal's defence.

The result was settled when Bukayo Saka converted a penalty, putting the outcome beyond doubt, according to the report.

The victory extends Arsenal's unbeaten record in the league this season, continuing their title defence with a perfect run of results, BBC Sport said.

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