00:01Arsenal moved nine points clear at the Premier League summit with a clinical 3-0 victory over Sunderland.
00:08A result that simultaneously fuels title dreams in North London and offers a reality check for the season's surprise package.
00:15For Mikel Arteta, this was a masterclass in composure.
00:18Martin Zubomendi settled any lingering early Emirates nerves with a magnificent 22-yard strike before the interval,
00:26providing the platform for substitute Victor Jokeres to steal the headlines.
00:30From an Arsenal perspective, the win was a massive statement of intent ahead of City's daunting trip to Anfield
00:36that they overcome with a late Haaland penalty.
00:40Jokeres answered his critics with a predatory brace.
00:43His first came six minutes after his introduction, capitalising on clever play from Kai Havertz
00:48before he rounded off a late breakaway deep in stoppage time.
00:52For Sunderland, the defeat ended a historic unbeaten run, but does little to diminish their remarkable campaign.
00:57Reggie Labrieza's men started both halves with his intent, notably testing David Raya through Chemi Tabli,
01:04and they ultimately struggled to disrupt Arsenal's rhythm.
01:09Brian Broby's booking for a challenge on Zubomendi highlighted a frustrating afternoon
01:13where the Black Cats lacked their usual clinical edge.
01:17While the golfing class is evident, Sunderland remain in the top eight,
01:21having proved they can compete with the elite, even on a day where the fortress finally faltered.
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