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Why Sunderland Should Be Proud Of Arsenal Defeat - With No Apology Needed From Enzo Le Fée

Sunderland were beaten 2-0 by Premier League champions Arsenal on Saturday evening, in a gutsy performance that ultimately ended in defeat.
Why Sunderland Should Be Proud Of Arsenal Defeat - With No Apology Needed From Enzo Le Fée

Why Sunderland Should Be Proud Of Arsenal Defeat - With No Apology Needed From Enzo Le Fée

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It was published on September 13, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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