Arsenal hold off energetic Sunderland to continue perfect title defence

Arsenal have maintained their 100% start to the Premier League season with a 2-0 win at Sunderland. The visitors took control in the first half, but were handed a scare 11 minutes after the restart when Sunderland were awarded a penalty. However, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made a brilliant save to palm Enzo Le Fee's spot-kick against the left post.

According to Yahoo Sports, Arsenal took the lead just two minutes later through a fantastic top-corner finish from Bruno Guimaraes, his first goal since joining from Newcastle. The game took a dramatic turn in stoppage time when Reinildo Mandava was sent off and Bukayo Saka scored from the penalty spot to cement Arsenal's win.

The result marks Arsenal's fourth Premier League win from as many games, keeping their title defence perfect. The win was secured despite an energetic push from Sunderland, who were unable to claim a point against the champions.

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