Arsenal regained a five-point lead in the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Brentford, while Liverpool dropped points again at Anfield in a 1-1 draw with Sunderland. Chelsea lost to Leeds, and Aston Villa climbed into third place
Arsenal’s 10-match unbeaten run ended with a 2-2 draw against Sunderland. Despite second-half goals from Saka and Trossard, Sunderland's late equaliser by Brobbey in stoppage time kept the title race alive, reducing Arsenal's lead over Chelsea to six points
Granit Xhaka described his move to Sunderland as the biggest challenge of his career, expressing excitement about the club’s vision and potential. The experienced midfielder hopes to bring energy, passion, and leadership as the team begins its Premier League journey.
In the final moments of stoppage time, Leeds goalkeeper Meslier mishandled a hopeful ball from Sunderland’s Alan Browne, allowing it to slip past him and costing Leeds three crucial points. The draw left Leeds in third place in the Championship, three points behind leaders Sunderland, when a win could have brought them level at the top.