"The Gunners" Arsenal met expectations by winning at home against Sunderland, extending their lead at the top of the English Premier League by a considerable margin.
In the English Premier League 2025-26 match on Saturday, 7 Feb 2026 GMT+7, the notable game saw "The Gunners" Arsenal hosting "The Black Cats" Sunderland at Emirates Stadium.
In the first half at the 42nd minute, Arsenal took the lead 1-0 when Leandro Trossard played a back pass to Martin Zubimendi just outside the penalty area, who ran forward and struck a right-footed shot that squeezed past the near post, ending the half with this score.
In the second half at the 66th minute, Arsenal extended their lead to 2-0 when Kai Havertz assisted Victor Yokeres, who volleyed a right-footed shot into the net without chance for the goalkeeper.
That was not all—during stoppage time at 90+3 minutes, Arsenal led 3-0 when Gabriel Martinelli broke away, challenged by Renildo, before passing to Victor Yokeres, who scored easily into an open net.
The match ended with Arsenal thrashing Sunderland 3-0, maintaining their lead atop the English Premier League, nine points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.