Arsenal vs Sunderland live: Result and reaction from Premier League

Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

They have a cushionof nine points over Manchester City and are one step closer to lifting the trophy.

Mikel Arteta is very happy.

Gabriel Martinelli makes another goal with a flick over the defence before striding up to the box.

He draws in the goalkeeper, slots the ball across to Gyokeres who taps home.

88 mins: A blip for the Gunners as Leandro Trossard goes down and needs some treatment.

Perhaps as a precaution, Christian Norgaard is brought on to replace him.

81 mins: Arsenal are content just keeping possession and passing the ball around stopping Sunderland from creating chances.

Declan Rice is in possession and the Arsenal fans want him to have a go for the third.

75 mins: Arsenal are very comfortable in this game now.

Sunderland have done well but there’s not enough time for them to get back into this match.

70 mins: That goal from Arsenal seems to have done the business for Mikel Arteta’s men.

Two goals up and extending their lead to nine points at the top of the table.

A needed goal for Arsenal and it’s come from Viktor Gyokeres!

Kai Havertz feeds it to him on the edge of the box.

He touches it inside and looks off balance. As he’s falling he shoots and guides a lovely effort into the bottom corner!

63 mins: Madueke and Jesus have been taken off by Mikel Arteta with Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli brought on to replace them.

It’s a little sedate at the minute with Arsenal backing themselves to keep a clean sheet.

Sunderland have done well and if they do score it won’t be a total shock.

58 mins: Brobbey is the target man for Sunderland and he’s been holding the ball up well for the visitors.

The Black Cats are giving this a go and it’s encouraging.

A challenge for Arsenal to overcome if they want to extend their lead in the table.

53 mins: More pressure from Sunderland.

A long ball forward drops to David Raya who fumbles the ball.

It comes to Brian Brobbey who has a sight of goal but Saliba is on hand to boot the ball clear.