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Arsenal moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory against Sunderland.

Burnley manager Scott Parker blasted his "childish" players after a dismal 3-0 defeat at Sunderland pushed the Premier League strugglers closer to relegation on Monday.

Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten home record in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, while Liverpool were also held by Leeds.

Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal as Aston Villa kept up their title charge.

Liverpool needed a late own-goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Sunderland at Anfield, whilst Chelsea suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to relegation-battling Leeds United.

Since winning their opening five league games of the season, Liverpool have won just two of their last nine.

Arsenal's 10-game winning run in all competitions was ended by Brian Brobbey's stoppage-time equaliser that salvaged a 2-2 draw for Sunderland on Saturday.

Table-toppers Arsenal face former Granit Xhaka as they travel to high-flying Sunderland in the Premier League.

Sunderland came back from a goal down to draw with Everton 1-1 and moved into fourth spot in the Premier League on Monday.

Manchester United have now won three Premier League games in a row.

Declan Rice came back to haunt former club West Ham as Arsenal moved top of the Premier League, while Manchester United handed Ruben Amorim some relief with a 2-0 win over Sunderland.

Richarlison scored twice to give Tottenham manager Thomas Frank a dream home debut with a 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday, while Sunderland shocked West Ham 3-0.

Ahead of the Premier League 2025-26 season, former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka reflected on his decision to join Sunderland.

Sunderland reached the Championship play-off final in the most dramatic fashion as Dan Ballard's goal in the final seconds of extra-time sealed a 3-2 aggregate win over Coventry City.

Leeds took a huge step towards a return to the Premier League after Pascal Struijk's dramatic 95th minute winner defeated Championship promotion rivals Sunderland 2-1

Defeat leaves Sunderland still in fourth but now five points off the top of the table.

Newcastle ended their 13-year wait to beat bitter rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double inspired a 3-0 win in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.