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14 matches across three leagues set Wednesday’s agenda
A 14-match Wednesday schedule spans Brazil’s Serie A, the Europa League and La Liga, with AC Milan v Benfica the standout fixture.
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AZ Alkmaar0 Points, 0 Games: Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar Start from Scratch
Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar begin their Europa League league-stage campaigns with no points, no prior games and no recorded form, while several absences add uncertainty ahead of the Stadium of Light meeting.
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ArsenalArsenal’s 58% Possession Delivers a 2-0 Win at Sunderland
Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 after Enzo Le Fée missed a penalty, with Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka scoring in a match where Arsenal had more possession but Sunderland attempted more shots.






41 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s table-shaping football guide
A 41-match guide to Saturday’s football across eight leagues, led by MLS leaders Nashville SC visiting second-placed Inter Miami.
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ArsenalArsenal’s nine points meet Sunderland’s perfect home defence
Sunderland host unbeaten Arsenal in a meeting of two 4-2-3-1 sides, with Arsenal’s perfect start and attacking trio facing the hosts’ strong home defence.
Brentford
Sunderland12 Shots for Brentford, 14 for Sunderland in a 1-1 Draw
Vitaly Janelt gave Brentford the lead, but Enzo Le Fée’s late penalty earned Sunderland a 1-1 draw despite the visitors’ edge in possession and shots.






35 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s football guide
A 35-match guide to Saturday’s football, led by Inter v Napoli and a packed programme across eight leagues.
Brentford
SunderlandBrentford’s three home goals set the tone against Sunderland
Brentford’s unbeaten start and strong home numbers give them the edge against Sunderland, whose away record and defensive figures leave them with work to do at Brentford Community Stadium.
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FulhamFour Shots on Target Deliver Sunderland’s 1-0 Win
W. Isidor scored from H. Diarra’s assist in the 75th minute as Sunderland beat Fulham 1-0. Fulham had 58% possession but failed to register a shot on target, while Granit Xhaka led Sunderland with a rating of 8.3.






36 matches, eight leagues: Sunday’s table stakes
A 36-match Sunday guide covering eight leagues, with table positions, recent form and the day’s key fixtures.
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FulhamOne Pointless Start, One Chance to Change the Picture
Sunderland and Fulham, both pointless after one Premier League match, meet at the Stadium of Light seeking an early lift. Their matching 4-2-3-1 systems, contrasting selection concerns and Sunderland’s named scorer N. Angulo could make the details decisive.
Ipswich
SunderlandJ. Clarke’s 90th-Minute Winner Secures Ipswich Victory Over Sunderland
Ipswich defeated Sunderland 2-1 after Emersonn opened the scoring, Angulo equalised before half-time and Clarke struck in the 90th minute. Sunderland dominated possession and produced more attempts, but Ipswich created clearer chances and finished the match with the winning goal.
