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Live updates from the Stadium of Light as Sunderland take on reigning Premier League champions Arsenal.
Regis Le Bris: “[David] Raya was one of the best players on the pitch today. It shows we are dangerous but not enough to score. We are really close. Winning is a process. They are at the top level right now. We were close this evening, it wasn’t enough, but it was a good experience for us and our fans. We are getting better game after every game, it’s hard to take but we need to go again.
“We have to believe and then it’s a question of fine margins. Those fine margins are so hard to improve because it is the last percent and you need to work hard to get this one. We are in a good place. It’s important to digest quickly because we have an impressive week ahead.”
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta describes John Brooks’ decision to award Sunderland a penalty as “unacceptable at this level”.
“We had really good periods but didn’t score and after that they can suffocate you especially when they decided to be really physical and very direct and we had to overcome a situation that in my opinion was absolutely unacceptable at this level. I’m very worried and very sad because this can never be a penalty ever.
“It’s a judo roll from the opponent. Ezri [Konsa] does nothing. Just watch it. We have a lot of cameras and VAR we have to take responsibility to protect the game. Today the game was unprotected and it could have cost us the game and the momentum which is a really, really serious thing.
“I loved the save from David [Raya] the way the team reacted, the way we go again and we go against everything, but this should never happen, it’s not fair, and I am sad, very sad, in that sense.
“I’m making it very clear publicly because it’s for the game, it’s not only for Arsenal, this cannot happen at this level.”
The Gunners maintain their 100% record at the start of the season, thanks to victory here against Sunderland.
Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka scored the goals after Enzo Le Fée saw his penalty saved for the hosts.
Saka just about beats Roefs to seal the win for Arsenal.
Mandava is sent off for Sunderland giving away the penalty.
Saka is brought down by Reinildo in the box, who is then show his second yellow card.
Gabriel enters the book after a mass disagreement on the touch line.
There will be six minutes of stoppage time.
Mikel Merino comes on for the Gunners’ captain.
David Raya produces heroics to deny Nordi Mukiele, before Arsenal clear the ball off the line from the rebound.
Eberechi Eze and Martín Zubimendi are on for Declan Rice and Christmas Tzolis.
Brian Brobbey is shown a yellow card for pushing over Gabriel.
The Brazilian fell over quite theatrically.
Timber heads home for the Gunners, but he’s gone too early from the free kick and the flag is up.
Sunderland are nearly level as the Gunners struggle to clear their lines in the box, before eventually getting the ball to safety.
Sunderland’s new signing is on in place of Thomas Meunier.
Robin Roefs produces a great stop to deny Bukayo Saka, who had been played in by Ødegaard.
Isidor replaces Nilson Angulo as Le Bris brings on a second striker.
Bruno Guimarães is fouled by Granit Xhaka, who is subsequently shown a yellow card.
Dan Ballard enters the book for a foul on Saka.
Things go from bad to worse for Sunderland as former Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães opens the scoring for the Gunners.
It’s a superb strike, and his celebration provoked some strong reactions from the home fans.
David Raya guesses right and gets down low to make a superb save from Enzo Le Fée’s penalty.
Most keepers wouldn’t save that.
John Brooks points to the spot after Ezri Konsa wrestles Dan Ballard to the ground.
We are back underway at the Stadium of Light!
Jurriën Timber and Bruno Guimarães are on for Ben White and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Guimarães received a less than pleasant welcome from the home fans!
The sides are level at the break here at the Stadium of Light. Arsenal have had the better moments, but have lacked overall cutting edge so far.
Sunderland have also had chances, but need to look after the ball better.
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