Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we look back at the 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday afternoon. There’s discussion of a tricky enough first half and the visitors’ approach to the game, before Martin Zubimendi cracked the game open with his 6th goal […] The post Arsecast Extra Episode 680 – 09.02.2026 appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Morning all. So, the 9 point lead at the top became 6 when Man City beat Liverpool at Anfield yesterday. I didn’t watch it live, and I’ve caught up on the highlights via Match of the Day this morning, but my phone was buzzing like mad when I was out and about yesterday afternoon. I […] The post The title race was always on … appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video Arsenal moved 9 points ahead of Man City, perhaps just temporarily, after a 3-0 win over Sunderland yesterday. Mikel Arteta brought Riccardo Calafiori back into the team at left-back, Kai Havertz started in midfield, and Gabriel Jesus got the nod up front. There was good […] The post Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland: Gyokeres makes a big impact off the bench appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Martin Zubimendi’s rasping drive and a brace from substitute Viktor Gyokeres sealed a 3–0 win over Sunderland at the Emirates, a result that temporarily extends Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to nine points. Here’s what the managers, players, pundits and stattos made of the action… Mikel Arteta on passing a tough test… […] The post Post-Sunderland quotes round-up: Arteta, Le Bris, Gyokeres, Martinelli, Wright, Merson appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz, Madueke, Trossard, Jesus Subs: Kepa, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Eze, Martinelli, Norgaard, Lewis-Skelly, Gyokeres Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points after beating Sunderland 3-0 at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, thanks to goals from Martin Zubimendi and a brace from […] The post Report: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland (inc. goals) appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Join us for live blog coverage of our Premier League clash at home to Sunderland, kick-off 15.00. We’ve got up to the second live text commentary, updates, goal clips, observations and occasionally witty asides. If you want to join the chat, register an Arseblog Live account. To do that, go to Arseblog Live – click […] The post Arsenal v Sunderland – live blog appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Arsenal are in Premier League action this afternoon, taking on Sunderland at home. Here are the official line-ups. Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz, Madueke, Trossard, Jesus Subs: Kepa, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Eze, Martinelli, Norgaard, Lewis-Skelly, Gyokeres Sunderland: Subs: Follow the game on the Arseblog live blog The post Havertz and Jesus start: Arsenal v Sunderland team news appeared first on Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site.

Morning all. Arsenal are in 3pm Premier League action today, taking on Sunderland at home. After some midweek doubt, Mikel Arteta confirmed in his press conference yesterday that Jurrien Timber is fine, and that both Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka are close – but we’ll have to wait and see if either are available for […] The post Sunderland at home a chance to go 9 clear appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

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Morning. It is day 143 of the rains. Although barely a month of the new year has passed, it has been raining in Ireland for almost 17 weeks in 2026. At least that’s how it feels. I can’t remember the last time the sun came out. 50 shades of grey is no longer some kind […] The post Rain and other stuff appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Morning all. Now we know that it’s going to be Man City in the Carabao Cup final after they beat Newcastle 3-1 last night, making it a 5-1 win on aggregate over the two legs. I was going to watch a bit of it, but when I turned on it was already 1-0 and then […] The post Hey, those things don’t apply to *us*! appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

‘We have earned the right to be in a great position in four competitions and in the next four months, we’re going to live and play with enjoyment, with a lot of courage and with the conviction that we’re going to win it. And this is going to be the mindset and where we’re going […] The post Anxiety appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Morning all. Now we know that it’s going to be Man City in the Carabao Cup final after they beat Newcastle 3-1 last night, making it a 5-1 win on aggregate over the two legs. I was going to watch a bit of it, but when I turned on it was already 1-0 and then […] The post Hey, those things don’t apply to *us*! appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.