Arsenal press conference LIVE: Mikel Arteta on Sunderland, Bruno Guimaraes, David Raya and White

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Mikel Arteta faces the media after Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light

Arsenal claimed a humongous away victory at Sunderland, avenging the late Brian Brobbey equaliser from last season.

The Gunners could have taken the lead in the first half twice after chances for Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz failed to be executed. But the momentum would swing the home side’s way with Ezri Konsa giving away a penalty on Dan Ballard.

However, a heroic save from David Raya, tipping the shot onto the post, would swing that pendulum right back. Because moments later, Bruno Guimaraes was curling a strike into the top right corner.

Arsenal then were in for the long haul to try and do what they failed to do last season. Raya again was huge but could have been relieved if Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber had different fortunes with chances at the other end of the pitch.

A goal in the 96th minute would indeed come... but for Arsenal. Bukayo Saka scoring from the penalty spot.

David Raya during Arsenal's clash against Sunderland.(Image: Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

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