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The Stadium of Light is becoming one of the toughest places to play in the Premier League, as Arsenal drew 2-2 against Sunderland on Saturday. After 10 consecutive wins to start the season, it's the first dropped points for Mikel Arteta's team,
Arsenal chased Manchester City all the way to the finishing line but for the second successive Premier League season Mikel Arteta's side had to make do with the runners-up spot to Manchester City despite a 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta has called on the Premier League to move Arsenal's match against Everton to avoid the Gunners having two games in three days.
Sunderland try to take the game to Arsenal as Wilson Isidor's pass almost finds Bertrand Traore. Riccardo Calafiori is alert to intercept and the attack breaks down. Nordi Mukiele launches in a couple of early long throws but Arsenal comfortably deal with any potential danger.
Fulham had been on a run of four consecutive losses against Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Arsenal and Newcastle United but last Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Wolves ended that run. Marco Silva returned to face his former team and hoped that his team could add another loss for the Blues at home after their recent capitulation to Tottenham.
Preview the matchup between Arsenal FC and Sunderland AFC with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.
Arsenal have enjoyed a strong start to the season and Mikel Arteta is keen to keep his squad intact despite interest in one of his stars.
Manchester City Women could go top of the WSL when they face Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon. Chelsea’s draw at Arsenal and Manchester United’s surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa leaves the Blues with an opportunity to take the lead in the title race, and victory will put them a point clear of Chelsea at the top of the table.
London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw in the Women’s Super League on Saturday afternoon. It was a crucial match for both sides, with Chelsea looking to extend their lead at the top of the WSL. The Gunners, meanwhile, were desperate to claw back some ground in the title race.
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Arsenal wouldn't go away but upstart new boys Sunderland wouldn't either in a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.