Guimaraes stunner puts Arsenal ahead after Raya penalty save

A saved penalty and a screamer from outside the box turned a tense 0-0 into a thriller at the Emirates.

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What happened. Arsenal broke the deadlock against Sunderland through a stunning Bruno Guimaraes strike from outside the box, just two minutes after David Raya saved a penalty. Sunderland had won the spot-kick when Konsa wrestled Ballard to the ground while defending a set piece.

• First half ended 0-0 despite relentless attacking from both sides.
• Sunderland won a penalty after Konsa wrestled Ballard at a set piece.
• David Raya saved the penalty before Guimaraes struck two minutes later.

Arsenal will look to build on the lead as the second half continues, while Sunderland chase an equaliser.

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