Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland: Gunners move nine points clear at top of Premier League with hard-fought victory

Arsenal piled the pressure on title rivals Manchester City with a 3-0 victory over Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points.

Although the scoreline was comfortable in the end, Sunderland's performance made Arsenal work extremely hard for a win that strengthens their bid for a first title in 22 years.