Overview
- Dan Ballard opened the scoring for Sunderland before Bukayo Saka equalized and Leandro Trossard put Arsenal ahead in the 74th minute.
- Brian Brobbey struck in stoppage time for his first Sunderland goal to secure the point at the Stadium of Light.
- The draw halted Arsenal’s recent run of clean sheets and checked their winning streak, though the leaders remained atop the table.
- About 49,000 fans saw a dramatic finish that reinforced Sunderland’s resurgence and sustained their top‑four push.
- Régis Le Bris named an unchanged lineup featuring Granit Xhaka against his former club, with Sunderland set to visit Fulham after the international break.