Arsenal have lost their star attacker Bukayo Saka due to injury, and Mikel Arteta has provided the latest update.

Viktor Gyokeres scored a second-half 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.

Super sub Viktor Gyokeres came off the bench to score twice as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win against Sunderland to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. The Swedish striker made a huge impact after replacing Gabriel Jesus midway through the second half,

Gyokeres, named on the bench for only the third time in the Premier League this season, received the ball from Havertz inside the area, took one touch with his right foot, and then, on his way to the floor, angled his strike past the goalkeeper, who got a hand to it but failed to parry it away.

Arsenal continued inching their way toward the Premier League title on Saturday, as Mikel Arteta's side beat Sunderland 3-0 at home to go nine points clear of 2nd-place Manchester City (for the time being).

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The celebrations at the final whistle at The Emirates were loud and long as joyous Arsenal fans displayed their belief that a first title since 2004 is now in sight.

Arsenal will be the home team for the second leg of the EFL Cup semifinal.

A dramatic extra-time goal by substitute Caitlin Foord saw Arsenal pip Corinthians to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup™ following a pulsating contest at Arsenal Stadium. Earlier in the day, Gotham FC secured third place with a 4-0 victory against ASFAR at the same venue.

Sunday’s defeat to Manchester United has raised a number of questions.