Arsenal vs Sunderland live: Viktor Gyokeres double extends Gunners lead at top of table
The Gunners come into the weekend sitting six pints clear as they look to win the title
Arsenal welcome Sunderland to the Emirates Stadium this afternoon looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points.
The Gunners have had a fantastic week following their 4-0 mauling of Leeds last Saturday. Their closest title rivals, Manchester City and Aston Villa, both dropped points thanks to a 2-2 draw with Spurs and a 1-0 loss to Brentford respectively before Mikel Arteta’s men swept Chelsea aside to reach the Carabao Cup final during the week.
That place Arsenal on course for an unprecedented quadruple and they can move one step closer to securing the Premier League trophy should they defeat Sunderland today.
The Black Cats started the season superbly following their promotion from the Championship and currently sit eighth in the table just five points off the top four. Qualifying for a place in Europe would be a fitting reward for such a fine season but Regis Le Bris’ men need to maintain their momentum after beating Burnley 3-0 last time out.
Follow all the action from the Emirates Stadium with our live blog below:
Full-time! Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland
Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
They have a cushionof nine points over Manchester City and are one step closer to lifting the trophy.
Mikel Arteta is very happy.
GOAL! Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland (Viktor Gyokeres, 90+3')
Gabriel Martinelli makes another goal with a flick over the defence before striding up to the box.
He draws in the goalkeeper, slots the ball across to Gyokeres who taps home.
Job done for Arsenal.
Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland
88 mins: A blip for the Gunners as Leandro Trossard goes down and needs some treatment.
Perhaps as a precaution, Christian Norgaard is brought on to replace him.
Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland
81 mins: Arsenal are content just keeping possession and passing the ball around stopping Sunderland from creating chances.
Declan Rice is in possession and the Arsenal fans want him to have a go for the third.
Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland
75 mins: Arsenal are very comfortable in this game now.
Sunderland have done well but there’s not enough time for them to get back into this match.
Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland
70 mins: That goal from Arsenal seems to have done the business for Mikel Arteta’s men.
Two goals up and extending their lead to nine points at the top of the table.
GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland (Viktor Gyokeres, 66')
A needed goal for Arsenal and it’s come from Viktor Gyokeres!
Kai Havertz feeds it to him on the edge of the box.
He touches it inside and looks off balance. As he’s falling he shoots and guides a lovely effort into the bottom corner!
Arsenal 1-0 Sunderland
63 mins: Madueke and Jesus have been taken off by Mikel Arteta with Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli brought on to replace them.
It’s a little sedate at the minute with Arsenal backing themselves to keep a clean sheet.
Sunderland have done well and if they do score it won’t be a total shock.
Arsenal 1-0 Sunderland
58 mins: Brobbey is the target man for Sunderland and he’s been holding the ball up well for the visitors.
The Black Cats are giving this a go and it’s encouraging.
A challenge for Arsenal to overcome if they want to extend their lead in the table.
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