Arsenal vs Sunderland 18 Aug, 2012
Emirates Stadium • 18 Aug 2012
Key Takeaways
AI-generated summary based on match data
- 1
The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
- 2
Both defenses held firm in a goalless encounter.
- 3
Arsenal FC look to maintain their push for a top-four finish.
Key Moments
O. Giroud
Sub In
64'
L. Podolski
Sub Out
64'
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L. Saha
Sub In
64'
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S. Sessègnon
Sub Out
64'
A. Ramsey
Sub In
69'
A. Diaby
Sub Out
69'
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Ahmed El Mohamady
Sub In
69'
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F. Campbell
Sub Out
69'
A. Arshavin
Sub In
76'
T. Walcott
Sub Out
76'
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D. Meyler
Sub In
79'
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S. Larsson
Sub Out
79'
Table Impact
With this result: Draw
Arsenal FC+1 pts
4th
73 → 74 pts
Sunderland AFC+1 pts
17th
39 → 40 pts
•Both teams share the points (1 each)
•Arsenal FC move 34 points clear of Sunderland AFC
•13 places separate the teams in the table
Starting Lineups

Arsenal FC
| Pos | No | Name |
|---|---|---|
| G | 25 | W. Szczęsny |
| D | 4 | P. Mertesacker |
| D | 24 | T. Vermaelen |
| D | 2 | C. Jenkinson |
| D | 3 | K. Gibbs |
| M | 5 | A. Diaby |
| M | 8 | Arteta |
| M | 8 | Cazorla |
| M | - | Y. Gervinho |
| F | - | T. Walcott |
| F | 10 | L. Podolski |

Sunderland AFC
| Pos | No | Name |
|---|---|---|
| G | 22 | S. Mignolet |
| D | 16 | J. O'Shea |
| D | - | Carlos Cuéllar |
| M | 18 | K. Richardson |
| M | 6 | L. Cattermole |
| M | 7 | S. Larsson |
| M | 8 | C. Gardner |
| M | 4 | J. Colback |
| M | 7 | J. McClean |
| M | 28 | S. Sessègnon |
| F | - | F. Campbell |
Substitutes
1. V. Mannone, André Santos, 3. J. Djourou, 10. A. Ramsey, 13. F. Coquelin, A. Arshavin, 9. O. Giroud
27. K. Westwood, M. Kilgallon, T. Bramble, 7. D. Meyler, Ahmed El Mohamady, 99. C. Wickham, L. Saha

