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Black Cats gave it a go but Gunners are on fire as they take a step towards title
Sunday Sun UK
|February 08, 2026
VIKTOR Gyokeres scored a secondhalf brace as Arsenal piled the pressure on rivals Manchester City with a statement 3-0 win over Sunderland to move nine points clear in the Premier League title race.
Martin Zubimendi fired Mikel Arteta's side on their way with a brilliant long-range opener just three minutes before half time at the Emirates Stadium.
Gyokeres doubled the hosts' advantage six minutes after he was introduced as a substitute on the hour mark. He then added a breakaway third for Arsenal deep into stoppage time.
Pep Guardiola's City are now tasked with pegging Arsenal's advantage back to six on their daunting trip to face champions Liverpool at Anfield today, while Aston Villa are nine points off the championship pace following their 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.
Arsenal's latest victory puts them firmly in the driving seat to end their 22-year wait for a league title with just 39 points to play for across the final 13 fixtures.
This story is from the February 08, 2026 edition of Sunday Sun UK.
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