Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine points clearAFP, LONDONArsenal FC moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory against Sunderland AFC, while Tottenham Hotspur FC boss Thomas Frank faced renewed calls for his sacking after a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United FC on Saturday. Viktor Gyokeres sealed Arsenal’s second successive league win with a 66th-minute strike before the Swede netted again in stoppage time. Arsenal also beat Chelsea FC last week to book a League Cup final date with Manchester City FC at Wembley on March 22. Third-placed Aston Villa FC are also nine points adrift of the Gunners after a 1-1 draw with AFC Bournemouth. Another damaging defeat for Frank left Tottenham in 14th place — just six points above the relegation zone — as their winless league run extended to seven matches.

Source: Taipei Times February 08, 2026 17:22 UTC