Sunderland vs Arsenal

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Daniel Ballard wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Ball possession: Sunderland: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.

Trai Hume made the key pass for the goal!

G O O O A A A L - Wow! Brian Brobbey scores with a bicycle-kick with the right! That was some goal!

Daniel Ballard wins an air challenge against William Saliba

The cross by Trai Hume from Sunderland successfully finds a teammate in the box.

Bukayo Saka from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Declan Rice from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Sunderland are trying to create something here.

Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Sunderland are trying to create something here.

Sunderland take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Brian Brobbey is penalised for pushing Cristhian Mosquera

Goal kick for Arsenal

The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added

Bukayo Saka from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Reinildo

Daniel Ballard wins an air challenge against Gabriel

Goal kick for Sunderland

A lob by Declan Rice from Arsenal goes wide.

Ball possession: Sunderland: 32%, Arsenal: 68%.

Granit Xhaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Arsenal start a counter attack

Mikel Merino from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Eberechi Eze is leaving the field to be replaced by Cristhian Mosquera in a tactical substitution.

Lutsharel Geertruida is leaving the field to be replaced by Eliezer Mayenda in a tactical substitution.

William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Sunderland are trying to create something here.

Reinildo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Gabriel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Nordi Mukiele wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino

The match resumes with a drop ball

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

Ball possession: Sunderland: 31%, Arsenal: 69%.

Reinildo is penalised for pushing William Saliba

The cross by Trai Hume from Sunderland successfully finds a teammate in the box.

Sunderland are in control of the ball.

Nordi Mukiele makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Nordi Mukiele comes back onto the field.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

The match resumes with a drop ball

Nordi Mukiele is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.

Nordi Mukiele is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Brian Brobbey from Sunderland is ruled offside

Ball possession: Sunderland: 31%, Arsenal: 69%.

A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Mikel Merino from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Trai Hume

Sunderland take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Gabriel wins an air challenge against Trai Hume

Eberechi Eze from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Daniel Ballard

Ball possession: Sunderland: 31%, Arsenal: 69%.

A great goal by Leandro Trossard

Martin Zubimendi provided the assist for the goal.

G O O O A A A L - Leandro Trossard from Arsenal beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Granit Xhaka from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Reinildo from Sunderland is booked after several commited fouls.

Reinildo from Sunderland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka

Dangerous challenge by Brian Brobbey from Sunderland. Martin Zubimendi on the receiving end of that.

Safe hands from Robin Roefs as he comes out and claims the ball

Mikel Merino wins an air challenge against Daniel Ballard

Bukayo Saka is penalised for pushing Reinildo

Daniel Ballard from Sunderland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Riccardo Calafiori

Ball possession: Sunderland: 32%, Arsenal: 68%.

The ref blows his whistle. Riccardo Calafiori charged Trai Hume from behind and it's a free-kick

Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Sunderland are trying to create something here.

Dangerous challenge by Mikel Merino from Arsenal. Robin Roefs on the receiving end of that.

The referee signals a free kick as Reinildo from Sunderland trips Bukayo Saka

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Daniel Ballard successfully blocks the shot

A shot by Eberechi Eze is blocked

CROSSBAR! A shot from Martin Zubimendi stings the crossbar!

Robin Roefs from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Ball possession: Sunderland: 32%, Arsenal: 68%.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Riccardo Calafiori makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Sunderland take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Bertrand Traore is leaving the field to be replaced by Chemsdine Talbi in a tactical substitution.

Enzo Le Fee is leaving the field to be replaced by Simon Adingra in a tactical substitution.

Wilson Isidor is leaving the field to be replaced by Brian Brobbey in a tactical substitution.

Noah Sadiki relieves the pressure with a clearance

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance

Jurrien Timber successfully blocks the shot

A shot by Enzo Le Fee is blocked

Lutsharel Geertruida creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

Sunderland are in control of the ball.

Good effort by Eberechi Eze as he directs a shot on target, but Robin Roefs saves it

Nordi Mukiele successfully blocks the shot

A shot by Declan Rice is blocked

Mikel Merino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Trai Hume from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Ball possession: Sunderland: 32%, Arsenal: 68%.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

William Saliba wins an air challenge against Wilson Isidor

Goal kick for Sunderland

Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target

Martin Zubimendi goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Martin Zubimendi but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Martin Zubimendi finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

Leandro Trossard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Riccardo Calafiori is penalised for pushing Bertrand Traore

Martin Zubimendi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Granit Xhaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

William Saliba wins an air challenge against Wilson Isidor

Ball possession: Sunderland: 33%, Arsenal: 67%.

Eberechi Eze made the key pass for the goal!

Mikel Merino provided the assist for the goal.

G O O O A A A L - Bukayo Saka scores with the right foot!

Mikel Merino creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

Enzo Le Fee could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

Declan Rice makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Daniel Ballard wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino

Gabriel wins an air challenge against Trai Hume

Goal kick for Sunderland

Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target

Bukayo Saka goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Bukayo Saka but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Bukayo Saka finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

Martin Zubimendi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

Enzo Le Fee wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino

Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Sunderland are in control of the ball.

Good effort by Martin Zubimendi as he directs a shot on target, but Robin Roefs saves it

Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland concedes a foul on Leandro Trossard but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!

Lutsharel Geertruida could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

Ball possession: Sunderland: 30%, Arsenal: 70%.

Bukayo Saka relieves the pressure with a clearance

Enzo Le Fee swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Bukayo Saka could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

Gabriel successfully blocks the shot

A shot by Wilson Isidor is blocked

Noah Sadiki creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

Goal kick for Sunderland

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Enzo Le Fee makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Enzo Le Fee successfully blocks the shot

A shot by Eberechi Eze is blocked

A player from Arsenal takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Sunderland are in control of the ball.

The second half is underway

It was a glorious performance by Sunderland, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.

It's over! The referee blows for half time

Ball possession: Sunderland: 32%, Arsenal: 68%.

Goal kick for Arsenal

Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target

Nordi Mukiele goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Nordi Mukiele but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Nordi Mukiele finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

Enzo Le Fee creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

The cross by Noah Sadiki from Sunderland successfully finds a teammate in the box.

Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance

Granit Xhaka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Sunderland are in control of the ball.

Wilson Isidor wins an air challenge against William Saliba

Dangerous challenge by Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal. Nordi Mukiele on the receiving end of that.

Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Reinildo relieves the pressure with a clearance

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Bertrand Traore from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Ball possession: Sunderland: 30%, Arsenal: 70%.

Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Nordi Mukiele is penalised for pushing Leandro Trossard

Goal kick for Sunderland

Oooh... that was a sitter! William Saliba should have scored from that position

William Saliba from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target

William Saliba goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for William Saliba but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! William Saliba finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

Bukayo Saka creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

The cross by Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

The cross by Declan Rice from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Noah Sadiki relieves the pressure with a clearance

Wilson Isidor could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

The cross by Declan Rice from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

After a tactical foul, Granit Xhaka sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.

Granit Xhaka from Sunderland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Eberechi Eze

Reinildo wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino

Riccardo Calafiori wins an air challenge against Bertrand Traore

The fourth official shows there are 9 minute(s) of time to be added

Sunderland take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Trai Hume from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Ball possession: Sunderland: 34%, Arsenal: 66%.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Sunderland are in control of the ball.

Sunderland take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Leandro Trossard from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Trai Hume

Trai Hume makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Wilson Isidor wins an air challenge against Gabriel

The ref blows his whistle. Riccardo Calafiori charged Trai Hume from behind and it's a free-kick

Trai Hume makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

A player from Arsenal takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Granit Xhaka from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Reinildo from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Ball possession: Sunderland: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Noah Sadiki relieves the pressure with a clearance

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Sunderland managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?

Robin Roefs made the key pass for the goal!

Nordi Mukiele provided the assist for the goal.

G O O O A A A L - Daniel Ballard scores with the right foot!

Nordi Mukiele creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

After a tactical foul, Martin Zubimendi sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.

The referee signals a free kick as Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal trips Wilson Isidor

Granit Xhaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Granit Xhaka from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Daniel Ballard from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal start a counter attack

Declan Rice makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Good effort by Bukayo Saka as he directs a shot on target, but Robin Roefs saves it

Ball possession: Sunderland: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.

Reckless challenge there. Granit Xhaka commits a rough foul on Mikel Merino

Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Noah Sadiki makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Jurrien Timber comes back onto the field.

Enzo Le Fee comes back onto the field.

Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Sunderland take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Goal kick for Arsenal

The game is restarted

Enzo Le Fee is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.

Jurrien Timber is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.

Ball possession: Sunderland: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.

Jurrien Timber is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

Enzo Le Fee is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

Wilson Isidor from Sunderland sends an effort wide of target

Wilson Isidor goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Wilson Isidor but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Wilson Isidor finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

Jurrien Timber wins an air challenge against Enzo Le Fee

Martin Zubimendi relieves the pressure with a clearance

Wilson Isidor wins an air challenge against William Saliba

Dangerous challenge by Jurrien Timber from Arsenal. Enzo Le Fee on the receiving end of that.

Nordi Mukiele makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Mikel Merino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Nordi Mukiele could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Reinildo is penalised for pushing Jurrien Timber

Ball possession: Sunderland: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.

Martin Zubimendi wins an air challenge against Enzo Le Fee

Goal kick for Sunderland

Eberechi Eze fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

Enzo Le Fee could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

Daniel Ballard from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Granit Xhaka from Sunderland concedes a foul on Leandro Trossard but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!

Sunderland take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Safe hands from Robin Roefs as he comes out and claims the ball

Daniel Ballard could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

Lutsharel Geertruida makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Bertrand Traore wins an air challenge against Riccardo Calafiori

Sunderland take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Ball possession: Sunderland: 31%, Arsenal: 69%.

Nordi Mukiele makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

The referee signals a free kick as Reinildo from Sunderland trips Bukayo Saka

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Granit Xhaka successfully blocks the shot

A shot by Declan Rice is blocked

Bukayo Saka from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the right.

Noah Sadiki relieves the pressure with a clearance

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Daniel Ballard relieves the pressure with a clearance

A player from Arsenal takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Declan Rice sends a direct free kick on target, but Robin Roefs has it under control

Ball possession: Sunderland: 33%, Arsenal: 67%.

Dangerous challenge by Wilson Isidor from Sunderland. Gabriel on the receiving end of that.

Granit Xhaka from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Daniel Ballard from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Noah Sadiki could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

Daniel Ballard from Sunderland is ruled offside

Mikel Merino is penalised for pushing Granit Xhaka

Sunderland take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Mikel Merino comes back onto the field.

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

The match resumes with a drop ball

Mikel Merino is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.

Ball possession: Sunderland: 50%, Arsenal: 50%.

Mikel Merino is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

Daniel Ballard from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball

Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Enzo Le Fee relieves the pressure with a clearance

A player from Arsenal takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Ball possession: Sunderland: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box

Enzo Le Fee makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance

A player from Sunderland takes a long throw into the opponent's box

The game is restarted

The play is stopped because of some technical problems.

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Sunderland are in control of the ball.

Martin Zubimendi wins an air challenge against Noah Sadiki

The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.

Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.

Sunderland kick-off, and the game is underway.

The referee starts the match

Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.

Welcome to Stadium of Light, the match will start in about 5 minutes.

Welcome to Stadium of Light where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.

Welcome to Stadium of Light where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams

Welcome to Stadium of Light, where we await the arrival of today's teams.

Welcome to Stadium of Light, now all we need are the two teams.

Welcome to today's crucial game from Stadium of Light. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!