Match report

Arsenal Secures Comfortable 3-0 Win Over Sunderland in Premier League

Arsenal
Arsenal
3–0
FT
Sunderland
Sunderland
Feb 7, 2026

Arsenal secured a convincing victory against Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. The Gunners dominated from start to finish, capitalizing on key moments to put three past their opponents. Goals from Zubimendi and Gyökeres in either half sealed the deal for Arsenal, while Sunderland struggled to make an impact.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi scored the opening goal in the 42nd minute, assisted by L. Trossard.
  • • V. Gyökeres netted Arsenal's second goal in the 66th minute, with a precise pass from Kai Havertz.
  • • Gyökeres completed his brace in the 90th minute, finishing off an assist from Gabriel Martinelli.
  • • Sunderland received two yellow cards for fouls by H. Diarra and B. Brobbey within minutes of each other.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Raya (G)
  • 12 J. Timber (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel (D)
  • 33 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 36 M. Zubimendi (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 20 N. Madueke (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
  • 19 L. Trossard (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Arrizabalaga
  • 3 C. Mosquera
  • 4 B. White
  • 5 P. Hincapie
  • 10 E. Eze
  • 11 G. Martinelli
  • 14 V. Gyökeres
  • 16 C. Norgaard
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Roefs (G)
  • 20 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 5 D. Ballard (D)
  • 15 O. Alderete (D)
  • 17 R. Mandava (D)
  • 27 N. Sadiki (M)
  • 28 E. Le Fee (M)
  • 32 T. Hume (M)
  • 19 H. Diarra (M)
  • 7 C. Talbi (M)
  • 9 B. Brobbey (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Ellborg
  • 3 D. Cirkin
  • 13 L. O'Nien
  • 6 L. Geertruida
  • 11 C. Rigg
  • 14 R. Mundle
  • 18 W. Isidor
  • 12 E. Mayenda
  • 10 N. Angulo

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    26' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    W. Saliba

    Foul

  2. Sunderland
    39' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    H. Diarra

    Foul

  3. Sunderland
    40' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    B. Brobbey

    Foul

  4. Arsenal
    42' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Martín Zubimendi · Assist: L. Trossard
  5. Arsenal
    60' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  6. Arsenal
    60' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: V. Gyökeres
  7. Sunderland
    64' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Talbi · On: R. Mundle
  8. Arsenal
    66' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Gyökeres · Assist: K. Havertz
  9. Arsenal
    67' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Calafiori · On: P. Hincapie
  10. Arsenal
    67' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Havertz · On: E. Eze
  11. Sunderland
    71' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Sadiki · On: L. Geertruida
  12. Sunderland
    85' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Brobbey · On: W. Isidor
  13. Sunderland
    85' Sunderland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Trai Hume · On: Nilson Angulo
  14. Arsenal
    89' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Trossard · On: C. Norgaard
  15. Arsenal
    90' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Gyökeres · Assist: Gabriel Martinelli

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Sunderland
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 5
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 389 408
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.49 0.19
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 325 327
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's early dominance was punctuated with a goal from Zubimendi, setting the tone early in the second half.
  • ▸ Gyökeres' second-half brace furthered Arsenal's lead and effectively ended any hopes of a Sunderland comeback.