Guimaraes scores as Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0

Bruno Guimaraes scored a stunning goal just 121 seconds after David Raya saved a penalty, securing a 2-0 Premier League victory for Arsenal over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The win maintained Arsenal's perfect start to the season and kept them top of the table. The match turned decisively in the 58th minute. Sunderland had been awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa fouled Dan Ballard, but Raya saved Enzo Le Fee's spot-kick. From the resulting play, Guimaraes collected a pass from Declan Rice and curled a powerful shot from distance that struck the underside of the crossbar and went in. Guimaraes, who joined Arsenal from Newcastle United in August, was subjected to a hostile reception from the home crowd throughout the match due to his former club's rivalry with Sunderland. After scoring, he celebrated in front of the home supporters, cupping his hands to his ears. One report indicated he also made a hand gesture with his index finger and thumb close together, which was interpreted as a reference to Sunderland's stature compared to Newcastle. The Brazilian midfielder expressed his delight after the game.