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EPL: Sunderland late acrobatics halt Arsenal title charge

Brian Brobbey’s injury-time stunner denied Arsenal all three points as Sunderland fought back to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light, ending the Gunners’ nine-game winning streak across all competitions.

Ballard haunts former club

Former Arsenal defender Dan Ballard opened the scoring for Sunderland, becoming the first player to breach Mikel Arteta’s backline in nearly ten matches.

The Northern Ireland international powered home after Arsenal failed to deal with a high ball from Nordi Mukiele.

Ballard’s night didn’t end there, he later provided the assist for Brobbey’s equaliser and capped a heroic performance with a late goal-saving block on Mikel Merino.

Arsenal hit back but fail to hold on

Despite a sluggish first half, Arsenal responded strongly after the break. Bukayo Saka levelled the score after being set up by Eberechi Eze, before Leandro Trossard fired home a thunderous strike from 20 yards to put the Gunners ahead.

As Arsenal looked set to grind out another hard-fought win, Sunderland had other plans as their stoppage time efforts paid off.

Brobbey showed sharp reactions, flicking the ball into the air before acrobatically lifting it over David Raya to secure a point for the hosts.

Gunners’ winning run ends

Arteta’s men were left frustrated after conceding in the final moments, particularly following a VAR check that upheld the equaliser.

The result leaves Arsenal’s title charge slightly dented, while Sunderland’s spirited display once again underlined their Premier League credentials.

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Gyokeres, Rice shine as Arsenal cruise past Burnley

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with a 2-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday.

It was business as usual for Mikel Arteta’s side, who dominated from start to finish at Turf Moor.

Early control and set-piece precision

After Bukayo Saka missed a clear chance early on, Viktor Gyokeres broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, tapping in from close range after Declan Rice’s pinpoint corner.

It marked Arsenal’s eighth set-piece goal in their opening 10 league matches, underlining their growing threat from dead-ball situations.

Rice turned scorer just past the half-hour mark, finishing off a slick counter-attack to make it 2-0 and effectively kill the game before halftime.

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Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace: Eze fires stunning half-volley against former club in Gunners victory

Eberechi Eze delivered a magical moment against his former club, firing home a stunning half-volley as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace in a tense London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

The goal kept the Gunners in charge of their own fate, as they extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Palace hold firm despite Arsenal pressure

Crystal Palace kept things tight at the back throughout the first half, except for the 39t minute strike from Eze.

Mikel Arteta’s men struggled to convert possession into clear chances for the remaining parts of the game as Palace’s defensive discipline stood firm.

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UCL: Gyokeres ends goal drought as Arsenal thrash Atletico Madrid 4-0

Viktor Gyokeres rediscovered his scoring touch with a brilliant brace as Arsenal thumped Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

The Gunners delivered a statement performance at the Emirates, dominating from start to finish to maintain their European momentum.

Set-piece strength sets the tone

Arsenal took control early through yet another well-worked set piece. Defender Gabriel Magalhaes powered home a header to open the scoring before Gabriel Martinelli doubled the lead, leaving Atletico’s defence exposed.

Gyokeres back among the goals

After a six-game goal drought, Gyokeres finally broke his silence, striking twice to seal a one-sided victory for the Gunners.

Elsewhere in Europe

Manchester City edged Villarreal 2-0, with Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva on target.

Newcastle United continued their fine European form with a 3-0 win over Benfica, powered by Harvey Barnes’ brace.

Meanwhile, Barcelona ran riot with a 6-1 win over Olympiacos, thanks to Marcus Rashford’s double, while PSG and PSV enjoyed emphatic victories as well, scoring six and seven goals respectively on a night of high-scoring Champions League action.

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Rice, Saka on target as Arsenal hammer West Ham 2-0 in Arteta’s 300th game

Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were on target as Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 win over West Ham, marking Mikel Arteta’s 300th game in charge in style.

The Gunners maintained their impressive start to the season, having lost just once so far.

Arteta opted for an attacking lineup featuring Rice, Martin Odegaard, and Eberechi Eze in midfield, showcasing Arsenal’s depth after their £250 million summer outlay.

Rice punishes former club

Odegaard’s early injury, his third in as many home matches, forced an adjustment, with Rice moving into a more advanced role.

The England international made it count, reacting sharply to finish after Eze’s effort was parried by Alphonse Areola.

Arsenal dominated possession throughout, with West Ham limited to long-range attempts as they struggled to contain the hosts’ fluid attack.

Saka marks milestone in style

The win was sealed in the second half when Jurrien Timber was fouled by El Hadji Malick Diouf, allowing Saka to calmly convert from the spot.

The goal, on his 200th Premier League appearance, took his tally to 55 goals and 45 assists.

The result sent Arsenal top of the Premier League table, leapfrogging Liverpool ahead of their clash with Chelsea.

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Gabriel’s stoppage-time header seals Arsenal comeback against Newcastle

Arsenal pulled off a dramatic turnaround at the Emirates on Saturday, defeating Newcastle 2-1 with a 96th-minute winner from Gabriel.

The result moves the Gunners to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool, who lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Newcastle strike first

The visitors took the lead against the run of play when Nick Woltemade headed home after Arsenal were denied a penalty in controversial circumstances.

Arsenal hit back late

Mikel Arteta’s side kept pressing and eventually equalised inside the final 10 minutes through Mikel Merino’s header, which left Nick Pope stranded.

Gabriel then completed the comeback deep into stoppage time, rising highest to head in from another corner.

Title race heats up

The win leaves Arsenal firmly in contention, closing the gap at the top to just two points behind Liverpool, while Newcastle’s defeat dents their push for consistency in the new campaign.

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Martinelli rescues Arsenal with stoppage-time equaliser after Haaland opener for Man City

Gabriel Martinelli struck a dramatic late equaliser to salvage a point for Arsenal in their 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Emirates.

The Brazilian forward’s delicate lob in stoppage time cancelled out Erling Haaland’s ninth-minute strike, denying Pep Guardiola’s side a statement away win in the Premier League.

Haaland strikes early

City made the perfect start when Haaland finished a sweeping move he had initiated, slotting past David Raya for his 13th goal of the season.

The Norwegian forward looked back to his devastating best, troubling Arsenal’s backline with his physical presence.

Mikel Arteta’s selection choices left Arsenal sluggish and lacking creativity in the first half, with Viktor Gyokeres ineffective up front and summer signing Mikel Merino caught out in midfield.

Guardiola, meanwhile, named the same starting XI for a third successive match, a first in four years.

Arsenal rally after changes

The introductions of Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze at half-time transformed Arsenal’s performance.

Saka’s delivery and Eze’s sharpness gave the hosts new momentum, with Martin Zubimendi and Eze both testing Gianluigi Donnarumma.

City, however, remained dangerous on the counter. Jeremy Doku set up Haaland for a one-on-one, only for Raya to deny him.

Guardiola then shut down the contest with defensive changes, reverting to a back five as time ticked away.

Martinelli delivers late drama

With City seemingly closing out the game, Arsenal found a breakthrough in stoppage time.

Eze’s lofted ball unlocked the defence, and Martinelli lifted a clever finish over Donnarumma, the first goal the Italian conceded in City colours.

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Guardiola hails Arteta, labels Arsenal Europe’s toughest test

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has described Mikel Arteta as “extraordinary” and ranked Arsenal among the toughest opponents in Europe ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal, who finished as City’s closest challengers in recent seasons, are unbeaten in their last five encounters with the side.

The last meeting between both clubs saw the Gunners claim a stunning 5-1 victory in north London just seven months ago.

Ahead of the new campaign, Arteta strengthened his squad with high-profile additions including Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze, a move Guardiola believes has made Arsenal even stronger.

Praise for Arteta and Arsenal’s growth

Speaking in his prematch press conference, Guardiola hailed his former assistant: “Hopefully, it is an unbelievable squad, and this season we can make more of a challenge because Mikel is an extraordinary manager.

“They increase the squad in four or five transfer windows. It is one of the toughest opponents you can find right now in Europe.”

Guardiola also admitted City lost focus in the closing stages of their last meeting: “The last 15–20 minutes were a disaster. We forgot to do what we have to do. After that, it was easy for Arsenal.”

Arsenal’s rising strength

The City boss highlighted the Gunners’ all-round qualities, including their attacking pace and efficiency from set pieces under coach Nicolas Jover.

“For me, it is the most solid team; they don’t make mistakes. They have pace up front. They have set pieces with Nico, who was here. In every department we know the quality they have,” he added.

Guardiola admitted City must adapt quickly on Sunday and improve from last season, especially in game management during the final minutes.

Strong start to the season

Arsenal head into the fixture in strong form, winning four of their opening five matches across all competitions, including a Champions League triumph over Athletic Club.

They have scored 11 goals and conceded just once, proving how tough their defense has been so far.

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Arteta hails Martinelli’s instant impact in Bilbao

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Gabriel Martinelli after the forward came off the bench to score within seconds of his introduction during the Gunners’ 2-0 Champions League win over Athletic Club on Tuesday night.

The Brazilian found the net just 36 seconds after entering the pitch, becoming Arsenal’s fastest-ever substitute goalscorer in the competition.

His strike, along with Leandro Trossard’s late effort, ensured the Premier League side began their European campaign with maximum points at San Mames.

Substitutes make the difference

Arteta opted to start with summer arrivals Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke in attack, but it was the substitutes who proved decisive.

Martinelli opened the scoring in the 72nd minute before turning provider for Trossard’s goal, as the pair combined twice to secure victory.

Speaking after the match, Arteta explained that he sensed Martinelli was ready to make an immediate impact.

“I looked on the bench, I looked at him, and in his eyes I could see that he [Martinelli] was ready, Leo as well,” the Spaniard said.

“That’s going to help us a lot for the future, it is going to dictate the quality of our season. The finishers are going to be more important this year than the starters. I love it. That’s the attitude I need from all of us.”

History made in Champions League

Martinelli’s strike not only broke the deadlock but also set a club record, while he and Trossard became the first Arsenal pair to assist each other’s goals as substitutes in the Champions League.

Arteta admitted that leaving players out of his starting lineup remains a difficult task, especially in such a prestigious competition.

“It’s always very difficult emotionally to leave players out. I know how much they want to play in this competition and what it means to them.

“Every time you do a line-up, you are disappointing a lot of players. It hurts me,” he added.

Arsenal now shift focus to domestic matters, returning to the Emirates for a Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday.

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Arsenal begin Champions League campaign with hard-fought 2-0 win in Bilbao

Arsenal opened their 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Athletic Club at San Mamés on Tuesday night.

The Premier League side struggled to break down a well-organised Spanish defence in the first half, with chances at a premium.

Despite dominating possession, Mikel Arteta’s men lacked the incisiveness to turn control into goals.

Substitutes change the game

It was Arteta’s changes from the bench that proved decisive in the second half. Belgian forward Leandro Trossard and Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli combined to devastating effect, delivering the breakthrough in the 72nd minute.

Trossard released Martinelli with a perfectly timed pass, and the Brazilian showed composure to control with his head before racing through and drilling low past goalkeeper Unai Simón.

The pair linked up again minutes later to secure the result. This time Martinelli turned provider, cutting back smartly for Trossard, who calmly slotted home for his first goal of the season.

Depth proves decisive

The two goals highlighted Arsenal’s strength in depth, as Arteta’s tactical substitutions swung the game in their favour after a cagey opening hour.

The Gunners had circulated the ball patiently without reward, but the introduction of direct, pace-driven play ultimately broke Athletic’s resistance.

Appreciation for travelling fans

At the final whistle, Arsenal players made their way towards the travelling supporters high in the stands to applaud their backing.

The victory sets Arsenal off to a strong start in Group Stage action.

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