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Costel Pantilimon: 'Sunderland supporters can breathe again'
Sunderland goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon acknowledges that his side required a slice of luck to pick up the point needed to secure Premier League safety against Arsenal. May 21, 09:29
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal lacked "something special"
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger concedes that the Gunners lacked a cutting edge after drawing a blank in the 0-0 draw with Sunderland.May 20, 22:39
Arsene Wenger confident of third place
Arsene Wenger remains confident of guiding Arsenal to a third-placed Premier League finish after their frustrating 0-0 draw with Sunderland.May 20, 22:28
Arsene Wenger: 'Fatigue to blame for Sunderland stalemate'
Arsene Wenger puts Arsenal's inability to get the better of strugglers Sunderland down to a lack of fitness at the end of another gruelling campaign.May 20, 21:56
Dick Advocaat remains coy on future after keeping Sunderland up
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat praises his "great" defence for producing a solid display during this evening's stalemate away at Arsenal.May 20, 21:30
Jermain Defoe: "Relegation battle has been scary"
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe admits that his side's fight to avoid relegation to the Championship "has been scary".May 20, 21:04
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole looks at who stood out during the goalless draw between Arsenal and Sunderland as the Black Cats secure safety in the Premier League with a game to spare.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the goalless draw between Arsenal and Sunderland, a result that clinched Premier League safety for the Black Cats.
Match Report
Sunderland secure their Premier League safety by holding Arsenal to a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive the absorbing goalless draw between Arsenal and Sunderland as the Black Cats hold out for the point they need to secure Premier League safety for another season.
HT Report
Arsenal have been unable to break down Sunderland in a goalless opening 45 minutes at the Emirates Stadium.
Team News
Adam Johnson returns for Sunderland in their only change from last time out, while Arsenal make two alterations for tonight's meeting at the Emirates Stadium.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday night's sole match in the Premier League as Arsenal and Sunderland play their game in hand on the rest.
Build-up
Arsene Wenger: 'Sunderland will be well organised'
Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal will come up against a Sunderland side that are "well organised defensively" in the Premier League.May 20, 15:42
Emanuele Giaccherini talks up Sunderland chances
Sunderland's Emanuele Giaccherini believes that his side are better suited to playing the bigger teams ahead of their penultimate game of the season against Arsenal.May 20, 13:59
Adam Johnson to start for Sunderland against Arsenal?
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat hints that he might start Adam Johnson in Wednesday night's Premier League match against Arsenal.May 19, 17:03
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell passed fit for Arsenal clash
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell recovers from a hamstring injury in time for the team's trip to Arsenal.May 19, 15:19
Dick Advocaat: 'Sunderland will give everything against Arsenal'
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat backs his players to give their all against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.May 19, 12:33
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