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Full Time FULL TIME: Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
90
CHANCE FOR CAZORLA: He can't get over his shot and it flies off target
90
ARSENAL BREAK: It's three on two but Giroud shoots over
90
GOOD SAVE SZCZESNY: He manages to claw a long-range effort away from danger
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Diaby must have won three or four headers, Giroud has won five or six more. The added height has really made a difference for Arsenal
90
WE'RE IN THE FINAL STAGES: The fourth official's board goes up - we'll have a minimum of four minutes added time
87
Substitution HERE COMES MIQUEL: He replaces Walcott
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Sunderland are turning the screw, but they are starting to get a little bit desperate
@colinocolin on Twitter says:
Good sub tactically but a tough game for the less experienced Miquel to be thrown into.
85
SENSATIONAL SAVE: Szczesny somehow diverts Fletcher's header over the bar. From the corner, Bramble shoots just wide
Top Comments:
@drgregoryjames on Twitter says:
Szczesny really earning his wages today
84
SUPER SAGNA: The Frenchman has had a very good game at centre back, and he is again alert enough to clear the ball away and relieve some of the ever-mounting pressure
83
Yellow Card WALCOTT IN THE BOOK: He kicks the ball away and is cautioned. The hossts have a free kick in a dangerous position...
81
Substitution SUBSTITUTION: Rose has pulled up injured. On comes David Vaughan
80
NOT LONG LEFT: Arsenal have 10 minutes plus stoppage time to hold out
Top Comments:
@GunnerAli13 on Twitter says:
Team coming together well to defend and create chances. Giroud and Cazorla doing really well
77
SZCZESNY TO THE RESCUE: The Arsenal No 1 does well to deny Fletcher after he had charged down Mertesacker's clearance with what looked suspiciously like an arm
Top Comments:
@mehrumezza on Twitter says:
I've spent the past 10 minutes peeking from behind my hands. Can't bear to watch.
76
Yellow Card CAUTION: Colback is the latest man to go into the book
75
RAMSEY AT RIGHT BACK: The Welshman has filed the gap left by Jenkinson's red card. He does well to win the ball back from Rose
75
OFF THE POST: Cazorla slips a perfect pass through to Walcott. He pokes the ball past Mignolet but it hits the post and bounces agonisingly away
Top Comments:
@ajaylaxman86 on Twitter says:
Cazorla is simply a magician. Amazing stuff
73
GOOD CLEARANCE: Larsson sends in a swinging corner that Giroud nods away well at the front post
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal are going to have to grit their teeth and hang on. This is going to be hard work, but Arsenal will have a chance or two to grab a second goal
71
ACROSS THE FACE: Sessegnon twists and turns his way into the area and then fires in a shot which is just too far ahead of the sliding Fletcher
69
SAVED AGAIN: Monreal and Diaby combine down the left, but the latter's placed effort is held by a diving Mignolet
69
MIQUEL IS WARMING UP: The young defender is being put through his paces on the sidelines
68
Substitution HERE COMES GRAHAM: The home side roar as the frontman comes on for his home debut. N'Diaye makes way
67
CRUCIAL INTERVENTION: Gardner's cross is deflected into a dangerous area but Sagna hacks the ball clear
67
BIG TEST NOW: Arsenal had looked relatively comfortable before the sending off. How will they cope with a man less?
64
OUCH: Walcott and Rose collide and both men hit the deck. It looked like there was some sort of contact with Rose's arm and Walcott's face
63
Yellow Card YELLOW CARD: Larsson kicks the ball away after Arsenal win a free kick. He's cautioned
63
Red Card RED CARD: Jenkinson scythes his man down and is shown a second yellow card
Top Comments:
@AFCDaily on Twitter says:
Ever since Wilshere has come off we've struggled!
61
OH SANTI CAZORLA: The playmaker runs at the defence before shooting just off target
60
BRAMBLE DOES WELL: Giroud's pass looked to set Walcott clear, but the defender cut it out in the nick of time
58
LET OFF: Ramsey is robbed in midfield by Sessegnon. He feeds Fletcher, but the Scot shoots wide of the near post
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Sunderland are trying to impose themselves on Arsenal, the fans are getting back into it sensing that their team are rolling up their sleeves.
56
CLOSE: Giroud's shot flashes across goal and goes just wide
54
NUTS: Cazorla escapes the clutches of two Sunderland players with an audacious nutmeg. He really seems to be enjoying himself out there
52
SUNDERLAND PRESSURE: Larsson swings in a dangerous free kick that Arsenal scramble away
51
WILSHERE SITTING WITH THE SUBSTITUTES: He hasn't gone straight down the tunnel to receive treatment
50
Substitution HE WON'T CONTINUE: The England international is replaced by Abou Diaby
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
It does strike me that this could be good for Diaby. It was Sunderland away where he was injured in 2006
49
JACK'S DOWN: Wilshere has certainly been in the wars today. He's fouled midway inside the Sunderland half and hobbles off...
Top Comments:
@colinocolin on Twitter says:
Another cheap shot on Wilshere. Happens at least a dozen times a match. Best player on the pitch today has to leave.
46
THE HOSTS WANT A PENALTY: Sessegnon tumbles under Monreal's challenge but referee Taylor waves away the protests
46
Substitution SUNDERLAND SUBSTITUTION: Ex-Arsenal midfielder Sebastian Larsson is on for Cattermole
Kick Off THE PLAYERS ARE BACK OUT: And Sunderland kick off the second half.
Half Time HALF TIME: Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Top Comments:
@RamboSingh on Twitter says:
Some of the best football I've seen from Arsenal this season.. But we should be more than one up
45
THEY CAN'T HANDLE CAZORLA: The little Spaniard has dictated play in the opening period. He's found space, created opportunities for his compatriots and even worked hard to win the ball back when Sunderland are in possession
45
HOW HAS HE SAVED THAT?! Giroud slips Ramsey through on goal, but Mignolet spreads himself well and somehow keeps the ball out
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
I've said before that Arsenal need to score again to win this game and they have had ample chances. Ramsey was absolutely clear on goal
43
GOOD EFFORT: Walcott shoots just wide from outside the area
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal were playing pretty well then they got the goal and now they are playing very well. They are bossing it.
41
MY BALL: Szczesny grabs Rose's cross in front of Fletcher
39
FREE-FLOWING STUFF: Arsenal look a real danger whenever they go forward. Rose cuts out Wilshere's low cross before Walcott can pounce at the back post
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal were playing pretty well then they got the goal and now they are playing very well. They are bossing it.
38
WELL READ: Monreal shows good anticipation to intercept Fletcher's attempted backheel
36
WHAT A LOVELY MOVE: Wilshere burst forward and combined neatly with Walcott, before Cazorla thundered a low drive beyond Mignolet and in. It's been coming
Top Comments:
@S41MAN on Twitter says:
Cazorla you beauty .. Wilshere the creator and fine work by Walcott
36
GOAL! - Santi Cazorla 0 : 1 GOAL FOR ARSENAL: It's there and it's Cazorla!
33
TIDY STUFF: Cazorla weaves away from three Sunderland players to set up an Arsenal attack - that's an excellent piece of play by the Spaniard
32
WHAT A SAVE: Ramsey swivels and sends a shot goalwards. It looks destined for the net until Mignolet gets his fingertips to it and pushes the ball away
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Stunning save from Mignolet. Ramsey put his foot through it with real power. I thought it was 1-0 to Arsenal all the way
30
SKEWED: Gardner gets into space down the right, but he miskicks his cross straight out of play
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Terrible ball in from Gardner, but Monreal admonished himself for letting Gardner get in
29
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28
GOOD SPELL: Arsenal keep the ball for a sustained period in the home side's half. Mignolet rises highest to claim Monreal's cross
24
GOOD TACKLE: Fletcher turns 30 yards from goal but Ramsey tracks him quickly and nicks the ball back
23
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20
INCISIVE INTERPLAY: Some of Arsenal's passing has been excellent in the opening 20 minutes - they've broken through midfield on multiple occasions
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
The game is settling down after both teams went for it early on.
18
BIG CHANCE: Giroud latches on to a pass but sends his shot whistling just wide
Top Comments:
@mjflatt on Twitter says:
Giroud must have had his 7 shots per goal now, am expecting the goal any minute!
17
PLUCKED OUT OF THE AIR: Fletcher beats Sagna in the air but his header is held by Szczesny
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WELL DONE JENKINSON: Sessegnon ghosts past Monreal and sends in a dangerous low cross that the 21-year-old boots away from danger
13
GIROUD HAS A GO: But his effort from outside the area is straight at Mignolet
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ACTION-PACKED START: Both teams are keen to get the ball forward quickly. Arsenal have shaded possession in the opening stages
9
CRUNCH: Bramble executes a sliding tackle on Wilshere that leaves him needing treatment - but the 21-year-old is fine to continue
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
This is a place where Arsenal have had some unfortunate things happen. Mertesacker was injured here and this is where Dennis Bergkamp got his first red card. Things have happened here.
9
Yellow Card YELLOW CARD: Jenkinson chops down Johnson and is showed Arsenal's first booking
7
CENTRE BAC: Sagna has shuffled over to centre half in light of the injury to Koscielny. Jenkinson is at right back
5
BRIGHT START: Arsenal have started well, with Walcott already posing questions for Danny Rose down the right
Top Comments:
@PatrioticAussie on Twitter says:
What a great start to the game by @Arsenal in particular Theo Walcott! We are passing the ball so crisply. Keep it up!
4
THEO AGAIN: Walcott stings Mignolet's palms with a fierce drive from a tight angle
2
Yellow Card IN THE BOOK: Cattermole hacks down Ramsey and is booked
2
WALCOTT HAS A POP: The England international cuts inside his man and sends in a shot that Mignolet grabs at the second attempt
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
It's break neck at the moment -- that 's two end to end chances. Sunderland are often happy to sit back and let Arsenal come at them, but not this time!
Kick Off AND WE'RE OFF: The visitors get us underway. Come on Arsenal!
HERE THEY COME: The teams are out and kick off is just moments away
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
Sunderland at home playing against Arsenal, the fans will be on them from the start I think there will be goals. 3-1 or 3-2 but I think we'll edge it. They'll come at us, but I think we've got too much quality
LATE CHANGE: Laurent Koscielny has suffered a calf injury in the warm up - Carl Jenkinson comes into the team in his place
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
That's a blow because planning goes out the window. But if Koscielny had a late fitness test, they have probably already gone through some training with Jenkinson or Sagna at centre back
15 MINUTES TO GO: The players are being put through their paces on the pitch - it's a chilly afternoon in the north east
THE MATCHDAY SHOW HAS STARTED: Make sure you tune in for all the pre-match news and views with Martin Hayes and your host Mike Sewell
SUBSTITUTES: Westwood, Bardsley, Cuellar, Mangane, Vaughan, Larsson, Graham
SUNDERLAND TEAM: Mignolet, Gardner, Bramble, O'Shea, Rose, N'Diaye, Colback, Cattermole, Johnson, Sessegnon, Fletcher
Top Comments:
@All_Things_AFC on Twitter says:
I'm feeling a 2-1 Arsenal win, with them inevitably scoring first.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? Let us know your views on Twitter! Our hashtag for the game is #SFCvAFC
CAZORLA AND RAMSEY RETURN: The pair are in for Abou Diaby and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who are both named on the bench
Top Comments:
@MisterSDavies on Twitter says:
Koscielny and Arteta back, Ox and Podolski on bench. Got to be 3 points.
SUBSTITUTES: Mannone, Jenkinson, Miquel, Diaby, Rosicky, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Podolski
ARSENAL: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Arteta, Wilshere, Ramsey, Cazorla, Walcott, Giroud
THE TEAMS ARE IN: Arsene Wenger has made two changes to the side that beat Stoke City last time out...
STAT: We may be almost six months into the season, but today is the first time that Arsenal are in league action at 3pm on a Saturday away from the Emirates
GET INVOLVED: Remember, you can join the conversation on Twitter. Our dedicated hashtag for the game is #SFCvAFC
Kick off is at 3pm, but our Matchday show gets underway half an hour earlier, with ex-Gunner Martin Hayes joining host Mike Sewell in the studio. Dan Roebuck and Richard Clarke are your commentary team at the Stadium of Light.
It's another crucial game for Arsene Wenger's men as they continue to hunt a top-four finish. The Arsenal boss will be hoping for a similar result to last season's corresponding league fixture, when a certain Mr Thierry Henry scored late on to secure victory.
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Sunderland
22 MIGNOLET, Simon
19 BRAMBLE, Titus
16 O'SHEA, John
21 JOHNSON, Adam
14 COLBACK, Jack
04 N'DIAYE, Alfred
09 GRAHAM, Danny (68)
06 CATTERMOLE, Lee
07 LARSSON, Sebastian (46)
28 SESSEGNON, Stephane
03 ROSE, Danny
15 VAUGHAN, David (81)
08 GARDNER, Craig
26 FLETCHER, Steven
20 WESTWOOD, KEIREN
02 BARDSLEY, PHIL
24 CUELLAR, CARLOS
07 LARSSON, SEBASTIAN
15 VAUGHAN, DAVID
18 MANGANE, KADER
09 GRAHAM, DANNY
Arsenal
01 SZCZESNY, Wojciech
03 SAGNA, Bacary
04 MERTESACKER, Per
17 MONREAL, Nacho
25 JENKINSON, Carl
10 WILSHERE, Jack
02 DIABY, Abou (50)
16 RAMSEY, Aaron
14 WALCOTT, Theo
54 MIQUEL, Ignasi (87)
08 ARTETA, Mikel
19 CAZORLA, Santi
12 GIROUD, Olivier
24 MANNONE, VITO
54 MIQUEL, IGNASI
07 ROSICKY, TOMAS
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, ALEX
02 DIABY, ABOU
09 PODOLSKI, LUKAS
Top Comments:
Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Wrong option from Olivier Giroud. You certainly did not want to blast it over and Arsene Wenger is incredulous in the technical area