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Arsenal See Off Sunderland and Stretch Lead at the Top
- On February 7, 2026, Arsenal beat Sunderland 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Martín Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres. Gyokeres scored twice, including a late second.
- A third game in a week shifted Arsenal's focus back to the title race after beating Chelsea on Tuesday to reach the Carabao Cup final, while Sunderland arrived as this season's surprise package.
- A stubborn Sunderland block made chances scarce, as Arsenal stayed patient against Sunderland's deep block while Gabriel Jesus had a penalty ruled out for offside shortly after the opener.
- With a nine-point cushion, Arsenal have shifted pressure onto Manchester City, who must respond as they travel to face Liverpool tomorrow.
- Gyokeres's form since the new year highlights a squad becoming more clinical and resilient, and Arsenal's momentum across competitions strengthens their title bid with 39 points remaining.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
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- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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