Arsenal v Sunderland, 23 August 1947

Score3-1 to Arsenal
CompetitionLeague Division One
VenueHighbury
Attendance58,184
Archie Macaulay made his debut after moving from Brentford in July. Don Roper made his debut after moving from Southampton this month.

Goals:

Ian McPherson G
Ronnie Rooke G
Jimmy Logie G

Goals:

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper George Swindin
Full back Walley Barnes
Full back Laurie Scott
Centre half Alf Fields
Wing half Joe Mercer
Centre forward Reg Lewis
Centre forward Ronnie Rooke
Winger Ian McPherson
Winger Don Roper
Inside forward Jimmy Logie
Inside Forward/Wing half Archie MacAulay

Starting lineup:

Goals:

Ian McPherson G
Ronnie Rooke G
Jimmy Logie G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper George Swindin
Full back Walley Barnes
Full back Laurie Scott
Centre half Alf Fields
Wing half Joe Mercer
Centre forward Reg Lewis
Centre forward Ronnie Rooke
Winger Ian McPherson
Winger Don Roper
Inside forward Jimmy Logie
Inside Forward/Wing half Archie MacAulay

Goals:

Starting lineup: