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Arsenal beats Sunderland and has perfect day in English League

RTP Notícias12 September 2026 at 22:20

Arsenal, the current English champions, beat Sunderland away 1-0 in a match from the fourth round of the English football League. The victory kept the team at the top of the competition.

The result was even more positive for the Gunners because Liverpool and Chelsea, their main title rivals, stumbled in their respective matches from the same round.

With this result, Arsenal took advantage of their rivals' failures to consolidate their leadership position in the English championship.

The day was considered perfect for Mikel Arteta's team, who besides their own victory, saw both main pursuers drop points.

Why this matters

Arsenal fans in the region benefit directly from this victory, which puts the team in a privileged position in the Premier League. The stumble of direct rivals Liverpool and Chelsea represents an opportunity for Arsenal to open a gap in the title race.

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