Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland, Premier League: Gyokeres Stars As Gunners Stretch Lead To Nine Points
Arsenal extended their lead at the top to nine points, with Viktor Gyokeres coming off the bench to score two goals in a 3-0 win against Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday (February 7, 2026). Gyokeres took his season’s tally to 13 goals and extended his streak to six in eight games. Even more impressive was the fact that his double arrived after coming on as a 60th-minute substitute at the Emirates. Martin Zubimendi had opened the scoring in the first half.
Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres reacts after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sunderland in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Sunderland's Reinildo Mandava, left, and Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli fight for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sunderland in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres, right, scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sunderland in London. | Photo: John Walton/PA via AP
Sunderland's Enzo Le Fee holds Arsenal's Leandro Trossard during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sunderland in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Arsenal's Gabriel, left, and Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sunderland in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sunderland in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Sunderland's Noah Sadiki holds Arsenal's Noni Madueke during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sunderland in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Arsenal's Leandro Trossard shoots during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sunderland in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Arsenal's William Saliba holds Sunderland's Habib Diarra during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Sunderland in London, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
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