Overview
- Former Arsenal academy defender Dan Ballard smashed Sunderland ahead in the first half, ending the leaders’ long run of clean sheets.
- Bukayo Saka levelled after Declan Rice forced a turnover, and Leandro Trossard put Arsenal in front with a powerful strike from the edge of the box.
- Brian Brobbey came off the bench to volley in from close range in stoppage time after Ballard’s header kept the attack alive.
- Arsenal stay top on 26 points with their winning run ended, while promoted Sunderland rise to third on 19 points ahead of Manchester City vs Liverpool.
- Mikel Arteta said he was upset and frustrated after conceding late, with his injury-hit attack relying on makeshift options such as Mikel Merino at centre forward.