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08 Nov 2025, 21:50

Arsenal drew with Sunderland in an away match

  • Sunderland opened the scoring thanks to a goal from Ballard.
  • Arsenal equalized and took the lead, but conceded in stoppage time.
  • The match was an important test for both teams in the fight for the table position.

On November 8, 2025, in the match between Arsenal and Sunderland at the "Stadium of Light", the teams played to a 2-2 draw. Arsenal, who were looking to maintain their lead in the table, conceded two goals for the first time this season in a single match.

Sunderland opened the scoring in the 45th minute thanks to a goal from Daniel Ballard, a former Arsenal defender. However, in the second half, Arsenal, having become more active, equalized in the 54th minute with a goal from Bukayo Saka. Leandro Trossard then put Arsenal ahead in the 63rd minute, but in the middle of stoppage time, Bryan Brobbey equalized, scoring a goal past goalkeeper David Raya.

Arsenal, who had demonstrated impressive defensive play in recent matches, could not maintain their lead in this match. After the team conceded their first goal in 13 games, coach Mikel Arteta stated that the team needed to improve their defensive play.

The match was a significant moment for both teams, with Sunderland continuing their fight for survival in the league, and Arsenal striving to maintain their leadership in the table.

Key moments of the match

  • Sunderland opened the scoring in the match, scoring a goal against their opponents in the first half.
  • Arsenal responded with two goals in the second half, but could not hold on to the lead.
  • Bryan Brobbey scored the equalizing goal in stoppage time, which became a surprise for Arsenal.

Tags: Sport/Football

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  • www.independent.co.uk - Regis Le Bris enjoys ‘good lesson’ for Sunderland as his Black Cats hold Arsenal
  • www.skysports.com - Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal: Brian Brobbey strikes 94th-minute equaliser as Gunners miss chance to go nine points clear
  • www.independent.co.uk - Sunderland vs Arsenal live: Injury-hit Premier League leaders face tough test against high-flying hosts
  • www.independent.co.uk - Sunderland vs Arsenal prediction: Gunners to continue clean sheet streak
  • www.independent.co.uk - Mikel Arteta says Arsenal ‘need to get players back’ after late draw
  • www.nytimes.com - Sunderland 2 Arsenal 2 – How was defence breached? Saka and Trossard step up (again)
  • www.theguardian.com - Arteta frustrated and disappointed by Arsenal’s inability to see off Sunderland
  • www.independent.co.uk - Brian Brobbey scores late as high-flying Sunderland hold leaders Arsenal to draw
  • www.theguardian.com - Sunderland fight back with late Brobbey equaliser to hold leaders Arsenal
  • www.espn.com - Arteta feels 'pain in my tummy' as Arsenal slip up at Sunderland
  • terrikon.com - Football News
  • www.independent.co.uk - Sunderland end Arsenal’s winning run — and show the rest of the Premier League how to stop them