Arsenal 2-0 at Sunderland: four from four, Guimaraes then Saka
Guimaraes 58', Saka 90+7' penalty. Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal. Arsenal 8-1 on goal difference.
Why this one matters: matchweek 4 was the first chance the table had to apologise. Arsenal did not let it. Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal, Bruno Guimaraes 58', Bukayo Saka 90+7' penalty, per Football Web Pages.
AFP after Sunday: Arsenal 4 4 0 0, 8 1, 12 points. Same line on Squawka and NBC Sports. City also have 12 after Old Trafford. Goal difference is the split: Arsenal +7, City +6.
A promoted club hosted the champions. The champions left with the same 100 per cent they brought.
The stakes
Twelve points from four. A title start that now has a road win in it.
The rivalry angle
Promoted host, champion guest, one result.
Players who could decide it
Opened the scoring in the 58th minute.
Penalty, 90+7', 2-0.
Did you know?
- !Arsenal 4-0-0, 12 points.
- !Saka penalty 90+7'.
- !Arsenal 8 scored, 1 conceded.
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