JAKARTA - Arsenal is getting stronger at the top of the English League table after defeating Sunderland 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, London, Saturday, February 7 local time.
Two goals from Viktor Gyokeres and one goal from Martin Zubimendi gave Arsenal the lead over their closest rivals. This victory lifted Arsenal's points to 56 from 25 matches, nine points ahead of Manchester City in second place, according to Antara's report, Sunday, February 8.
Sunderland, who lost without reply, are still in ninth place with 36 points from 25 games.
The match was dominated by the hosts from the start. Arsenal several times threatened Sunderland's defense, including Declan Rice's shot which was still sideways in the 30th minute.
Arsenal finally broke the deadlock towards the end of the first half. In the 42nd minute, Martin Zubimendi's volley from Leandro Trossard's pass made the score 1-0 for Arsenal.
Entering the second half, Arsenal again pressed and scored the second goal in the 66th minute. Kai Havertz's pass was converted into a goal by Gyokeres.
The final goal was born in injury time. In the 90th +3 minute, Arsenal's counterattack was ended by Gyokeres who greeted Gabriel Martinelli's pass to make the final score 3-0.
This victory confirms Arsenal's dominance in the English League this season and increases their chances of maintaining the top position in the standings.
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