Overview
- Daniel Ballard put Sunderland ahead on 36 minutes, ending Arsenal's run of more than 800 minutes without conceding.
- Bukayo Saka equalised on 54 minutes before Leandro Trossard's 74th-minute strike put the visitors 2-1 in front.
- Brian Brobbey levelled at 90+4 to secure a 2-2 draw and extend Sunderland's undefeated home form.
- Match reports noted that goalkeeper David Raya did not decisively claim a late cross in the buildup to the equaliser.
- Arsenal remain Premier League leaders on 26 points, Sunderland sit on 19, and Sunday's Manchester City–Liverpool meeting will determine the gap at the top.