Overview
- Arsenal were pegged back 2-2 at the Stadium of Light after substitute Brian Brobbey volleyed a stoppage-time equaliser.
- Dan Ballard, a former Arsenal academy defender, put Sunderland ahead in the 36th minute, ending the Gunners’ long clean‑sheet run.
- Bukayo Saka levelled on 54 minutes and Leandro Trossard’s 74th‑minute strike briefly put Arsenal in front before the late twist.
- The draw ends Arsenal’s multi-game winning streak and leaves their Premier League lead reduced to seven points ahead of City vs Liverpool.
- Promoted Sunderland continue an impressive start by climbing to third, with Ballard also assisting the equaliser and making a late goal-saving block.