The 4th round of the Premier League has been extended.

Mikel Arteta's men continued their winning streak by beating Sunderland in a difficult away match. The key episode was the start of the second half, when goalkeeper David Rai's brilliant performance and Bruno Guimaraes' scoring strike turned the match around, ending with a 2:0 score for the Gunners.

With total domination of Volodya's ball (66% before the break), Arsenal found themselves as a serious support for the disciplined team of Regis le Brice. Great Londoner Granit Xhaka, who now plays for Sunderland, successfully neutralized the main playmaker of the guests Martin Odegaard.

At the same time, defender Ezri Konsa had problems with the strong forward of the Hospodars Brian Brobbey, and the Greek winger Christos Colis was the next leader. Having spoiled his life, Kai Gaverts: he shot through from six meters away, and then his careless shot was parried by goalkeeper Robin Roughs.

In another episode, defender Dan Ballard knocked the ball off the line and then scored after a header from the same Gawertz, and Jurrien Timber's goal was disallowed for offside. The nervousness of the Londoners was transferred to Mikel Arteta - the coach took off his card for leaving the technical area before the break. The situation was complicated by the injury of Ben White, who replaced Timber on the right flank after the first half.

On the 55th century, Arsenal kicked the crock of a missed ball: Konsa knocked down Ballard at the top penalty area. Before the arrival of the players, Enzo Le Fe, prote David Raya reacted brilliantly to the blow and turned the team around with an effective save at the left corner.

The real value of this order became obvious within two weeks. Bruno Guimaraes, who appeared on the field immediately after the break, dared to take a shot from 20 meters and magnificently spun the ball at the net from the crossbar. For the Brazilian, this goal was the debut of an Arsenal footballer, and it had a special emotional subtext, even if it was scored at the gate of the principle rival of his great club - Newcastle.

I will overcome the guests in the remaining seconds by securing Bukayo Saka, who successfully converted the penalty. The penalty kick was awarded for a foul on Reinild Mandavi - the Sunderland man snatched the other card and left the field ahead of the line.

Surrounded by signs of merit, Londoners are defending themselves. David Raya recorded his fifth clean sheet in six games this season. In total, Arsenal's defense allowed their opponents to score only nine shots on goal during the entire tournament - the lowest (and shortest) performance of the Premier League.

Finally, the Spanish goalkeeper once again proved his confidence by overcoming Xhaka's careless cross.

Having achieved four victories in four starting rounds of the Premier League (six out of six in all tournaments), Arsenal topped the tournament table. The championship will return to a similar ideal start for the Gunners in the 2022/23 season. Natomist Sunderland fell to 14th position due to several points.

Sunderland - Arsenal 0:2 Goals: Guimaraes 58, Saka 90+7 (pen) Sunderland: Roofs - Mukiele, Danso, Ballard, Mandawa - Xhaka, Sadiki - Meunier (Fofana 76), Le Fe, Angulo (Isidor 69) - Brobbey Arsenal: Raya - White.