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Arsenal Dominates Sunderland, Eyes Quadruple Amid Injuries

2/7/2026

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Arsenal Dominates Sunderland

Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-0 at the Emirates, extending a ninth consecutive home win against newly promoted teams.
Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring.
Viktor Gyokeres scored a brace.
Arsenal's Premier League lead rose to nine points, applying pressure on Manchester City as they face Liverpool next.
Arsenal reached the Carabao Cup final, keeping them on track for a potential quadruple despite Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard's absences.

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Arsenal Celebrates Early

Paddy Power prematurely declared Arsenal Premier League champions after their 3-0 win over Sunderland, despite 13 matches remaining.
Arsenal hold a nine-point lead over Manchester City, who face Liverpool next.
The club remains in contention for the Carabao Cup and the Champions League, extending potential silverware.
Critics, including former Chelsea captain John Terry, question the celebrations and warn of continued pressure this season.

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Xhaka's Injury Impact

Granit Xhaka, Sunderland player, will miss the upcoming match against Arsenal due to injury, confirmed by Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris.
Xhaka, a former Arsenal player, says Mikel Arteta's 2019 arrival transformed his career and mindset.
Despite a tumultuous past with Arsenal fans, he notes Arteta's positive impact on him.
His absence is a significant loss for Sunderland.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal Football Club achieved a historic feat in the 2003-04 season by completing the Premier League campaign unbeaten, with a record of 26 wins and 12 draws. Under manager Arsène Wenger, the team, featuring star striker Thierry Henry, set a standard in English football that resonates today. This legacy continues to shape expectations as Arsenal strives to reclaim its former glory amid fierce competition from clubs like Manchester City and Liverpool.

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Arsenal Dominates Sunderland

Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-0 at the Emirates, extending a ninth consecutive home win against newly promoted teams.
Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring.
Viktor Gyokeres scored a brace.
Arsenal's Premier League lead rose to nine points, applying pressure on Manchester City as they face Liverpool next.
Arsenal reached the Carabao Cup final, keeping them on track for a potential quadruple despite Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard's absences.

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