Arsenal v Sunderland, 12 September 1981
| Score | 1-1 |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Highbury |
| Attendance | 26,527 |
View Arsenal v Sunderland head to head
1 Arsenal
Goals:
| Alan Sunderland |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Pat Jennings
Defender
David O'Leary
Defender
Kenny Sansom
Defender/Centre back
Willie Young
Midfielder
Paul Davis
Midfielder
John Hollins
Midfielder
Peter Nicholas
Midfielder
Graham Rix
Midfielder
Brian Talbot
Forward/Midfielder
Alan Sunderland
Winger
Brian McDermott