Arsenal continues to show that it’s dead serious about winning back-to-back titles. The Gunners defeated Sunderland 2-0 on the road and maintained their perfect record to start the 2026-27 season, a result that also propelled them to the top of the Premier League.
The match wasn’t exactly easy for Mikel Arteta’s team. Sunderland made it a tough game and had a golden opportunity to take the lead from the penalty spot, but David Raya came through when his team needed him most.
The Spanish goalkeeper stopped Enzo Le Fée’s shot, and just 121 seconds later, Arsenal struck back. Bruno Guimarães, one of the London club’s key signings, took the ball from outside the box and unleashed a spectacular 25-yard shot to score his first goal for the club.
“Everyone knows my incredible story at Newcastle, but now I’m trying to write a new chapter here,” the Brazilian said after playing a key role in the victory.
Arsenal boasts a rock-solid defense
Beyond the result, one of the most notable aspects of this start to the season is Arsenal’s defensive solidity.
Raya recorded his third shutout in the first four matchdays of the season, and the Gunners have conceded only one goal so far, making them the team with the best defense in the league.
In addition, the victory over Sunderland marked Arsenal’s ninth consecutive Premier League win, counting the final matches of last season. Arteta’s team hadn’t managed a nine-game league winning streak since March 2004.
The result was sealed in stoppage time, when Bukayo Saka converted a penalty kick to make it 2-0.
Hull City stuns Chelsea
While Arsenal is celebrating its strong run, Chelsea dropped points at home against one of the newly promoted teams. Hull City secured a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge thanks to a first-half brace by Mohamed Belloumi. Joao Pedro equalized for the Blues, but the visitors kept up the pressure until the end and came close to taking all three points.
With the draw, Hull reached eight points in its first four matches—a start that has been surpassed by only two newly promoted teams in Premier League history: Nottingham Forest in 1994 and Bolton Wanderers in 2001, both with 10 points.
So, while Arsenal reigns supreme and keeps alive the hope of defending their title, Hull City is beginning to show that its return to the Premier League could be much more ambitious than simply fighting to avoid relegation.
