Overview
- Martin Zubimendi put Arsenal ahead on 42 minutes, with substitute Viktor Gyokeres adding goals on 66 and 90+3 for a 3-0 win at the Emirates.
- The victory gives Arsenal a nine-point lead at the top, their first such advantage since the 2003/04 season, with City playing Liverpool on Sunday.
- Mikel Arteta’s lineup featured David Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Havertz; Madueke, Trossard, Jesus, before Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli made telling impacts off the bench.
- The result capped a strong week in which Arsenal also beat Chelsea to reach the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.
- Squad availability shaped the matchday picture as Arsenal confirmed Mikel Merino faces foot surgery and Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka missed out with an ankle injury, with minor knocks to Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard managed around selection.