Overview
- Former Arsenal academy defender Daniel Ballard put Sunderland ahead, ending the leaders' eight-game, 812-minute clean-sheet run.
- Bukayo Saka leveled after Declan Rice's press forced a turnover, and Leandro Trossard's long-range strike briefly put Arsenal in front.
- Brian Brobbey netted in the 94th minute from Ballard's header, then Ballard preserved the point with a result-saving block.
- Arsenal stay first but face a reduced cushion before Manchester City host Liverpool on Sunday, while promoted Sunderland sit third on 19 points.
- Mikel Arteta said he was upset and frustrated with the late concession, with injuries limiting his forward options and Mikel Merino filling in up front.