Guimaraes and Raya crucial - Sunderland v Arsenal player ratings

Bruno Guimaraes' goal came exactly 121 seconds after David Raya saved a penalty for Arsenal. This crucial moment helped a sub-par Arsenal secure a 2-0 victory against Sunderland in the Premier League. Robin Roefs' distribution was poor as two goal-kicks went out of play. Thomas Meunier offered a threat on second balls but couldn't capitalize on opportunities.

Nordi Mukiele kept Christos Tzolis quiet but had weak shots. Kevin Danso had an unspectacular but assured home debut. Dan Ballard was defensively solid and coped well with Arsenal's press. Reinildo Mandava contained Bukayo Saka but was sent off after a late foul. Nilson Angulo was lively on the wing but should have made more runs.

Noah Sadiki showed willingness to get forward and track back but lacked quality in his final ball. Granit Xhaka produced quality set-piece deliveries and made a goal-saving clearance. Enzo Le Fee was alert but telegraphed his soft penalty. Brian Brobbey was strong and held up play but missed chances. Subs not used included Dayann Methalie, Chemsdine Talbi, Chris Rigg, Luke O Nien, Omar Alderete, Melker Ellborg, and Trai Hulme.

David Raya made a superb penalty save and Ben White got into promising positions but looked lightweight defending. Gabriel Magalhaes struggled with injuries and theatrics, while Ezri Konsa conceded a penalty for hauling down Ballard. Ricardo Calafiori was solid but lacked offensive threat. Myles Lewis-Skelly was lucky to escape an early booking and Declan Rice created a great chance for Saka but was a bit sloppy.

Bukayo Saka should have opened the scoring but missed a one-on-one chance. Martin Odegaard had a good free-kick delivery. Christos Tzolis faded and Kai Havertz missed a clear chance but almost scored a brilliant effort. Jurrien Timber was proactive in winning the ball back and headed offside. Bruno Guimaraes scored a brilliant strike moments after Raya's penalty save, marking his first goal.