Unfortunately for them that defeat came against this weekend 's opponents Sunderland at the Stadium of Light .
Arsenal start the new campaign without their inspirational captain Robin Van Persie but the Gunners have n't lost on the opening day of the Premier League for 12 years .
Unfortunately for Premier League that defeat came against this weekend 's opponents Sunderland at the Stadium of Light .
Arsenal start the new campaign without their inspirational captain Robin Van Persie but the Gunners have n't lost on the opening day of the Premier League for 12 years .