Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland
Updated
Arsenal won: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland in the Premier League (Round 25) on Sat, 7 Feb 2026 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal goals: Martín Zubimendi 42', Viktor Gyökeres 66', Viktor Gyökeres 90'+3. Expected goals: 1.49-0.19. Possession: 49-51. Player of the match: Viktor Gyökeres (8.5).
Match report
Arsenal rout Sunderland 3-0
Arsenal ran riot against Sunderland 3-0 at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 7 February in the Premier League.
Martín Zubimendi put Arsenal ahead on 42' (1-0), Viktor Gyökeres made it 2-0 on 66' and added another on 90+3' (3-0).
Arsenal had 49% of the ball, shots were 16-5 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.49-0.19. Arsenal were the better side on chances, too.
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 60,312. Referee: Samuel Barrott.
Match stats
| Arsenal | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 49 | 51 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.49 | 0.19 |
| Total shots | 16 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 13 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 325 (84%) | 327 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 16 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 4 |
Lineups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): David Raya, Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus
Sunderland (5-4-1): Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Trai Hume, Reinildo, Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fée, Chemsdine Talbi, Brian Brobbey
Key events
- 26' · Yellow card · William Saliba (Arsenal)
- 39' · Yellow card · Habib Diarra (Sunderland)
- 40' · Yellow card · Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 42' · Goal · Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)
- 60' · Substitution · Gabriel Martinelli for Noni Madueke (Arsenal)
- 60' · Substitution · Viktor Gyökeres for Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
- 64' · Substitution · Romaine Mundle for Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)
- 66' · Goal · Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)
- 67' · Substitution · Eberechi Eze for Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
- 67' · Substitution · Piero Hincapié for Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
- 71' · Substitution · Lutsharel Geertruida for Noah Sadiki (Sunderland)
- 85' · Substitution · Wilson Isidor for Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 85' · Substitution · Nilson Angulo for Trai Hume (Sunderland)
- 89' · Substitution · Christian Nørgaard for Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)
All-time head-to-head
35 league meetings since 1996: Arsenal 21, draws 11, Sunderland 3.
Questions
Who won Arsenal vs Sunderland?
Arsenal won, 3-0 (Premier League) on Sat, 7 Feb 2026.
When and where is Arsenal vs Sunderland?
Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 15:00 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Sunderland?
In 35 league meetings since 1996: Arsenal 21 wins, 11 draws, Sunderland 3 wins (goals 63-21).