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Sunderland Stage Comeback with Late Brobbey Leveler to Hold Leaders Arsenal
Maybe it shouldn't have been such a surprise that the side capable of halting Arsenal's title charge would be led by their former skipper, an ex-Gunner. The substitute Brian Brobbey netted an injury-time leveling goal after late strikes from Saka and Leandro Trossard had put the visitors ahead following a first-half goal from the home side skipper Ballard.
Turbulent Evening for the Top Flight Leaders
It was a difficult night for the Premier League leaders, but the Gunners maintain a seven point advantage over City, who are at home Liverpool on the weekend, and Sunderland, though the Blues could reduce the gap to six in Saturday's later game.
Xhaka's Impact on Sunderland
Xhaka – who departed the Emirates Stadium in last year looking for what he described as a new challenge – has been exceptional in the promoted side's midfield this season after joining from the German club, but the 33-year-old's form on Wearside will not have shocked Arsenal fans. The Swiss international turned his Arsenal career around under Mikel Arteta, who was reluctant to lose him.
The Home Side's Strong Start
Sunderland entered the game with nothing to lose after achieving the strongest opening to a Premier League season by a promoted side over 10 games since Hull in the 2008-09 term. A deflected strike from Xhaka against the Toffees on Monday night had boosted them up to fourth, a position few home supporters would have predicted before a match began given that their side had been eight years outside the top flight.
Xhaka's Know-How and Leadership
The player's experience, largely earned during his lengthy spell at the Emirates, and captaincy have assisted the squad rapidly adapt to Premier League soccer. He seemed to revel in the physicality of the contest.
First-Half Incidents and Knocks
The Arsenal manager, again without Jesus, Martin Ødegaard, Havertz, Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres and Martinelli, had an initial worry when Mikel Merino, playing up front after scoring a brace in Tuesday night's three-nil European win at Prague, was struck by an arm from the defender as he attacked a cross into the home box. The forward was fit to continue.
Eze almost took advantage of an error from Enzo Le Fée, who lost the ball on the edge of the penalty area, but the attempt soared over the bar.
Isidor fired wide at the other end before another long stoppage after a head collision between Le Fée and Timber, who had to continue with a head bandage.
Sunderland Go Ahead
A more painful setback was to come next for bruised the visitors. Sunderland sent a free-kick into the Arsenal area and the captain resisted Declan Rice to drive the ball past Raya after it was knocked out. It was the opening strike they had conceded since their previous trip to the north-east in late September, when they had demonstrated their championship potential with a last-gasp win over Newcastle.
The Gunners had kept a club-record 8 successive shutouts in all competitions since Woltemade's goal against them at Newcastle's ground.
The Gunners Respond
Sunderland ensured that it was another uncomfortable outing to the region for the London side, who found themselves under pressure for spells after the interval.
They needed a moment of class, and it arrived in the 54th minute. The midfielder took the ball off Le Fée and a smooth attack involving the winger and the striker culminated in Saka beating Roefs at his near post.
The visitors pushed for a second goal and Le Bris introduced three changes to his offense – he sent on the substitute, Chemsdine Talbi and Simon Adingra – midway through the final period.
Trossard Increases the Advantage
Another example of skill was not long in coming. They moved the ball from right to left, and the Belgian, on the edge of the area, found enough room to fire a right-footed shot into the top corner.
Late Leveler from Brobbey
Raya had to be alert in the last 10 minutes as Sunderland pressed for a equalizer, but could not stop an acrobatic finish from the substitute after the ball was headed into the penalty area. The strike was greeted by a huge roar.
Appropriately Ballard – similar to his teammate a former Arsenal player, this one coming through the youth system – had the last word with a diving block at the toes of the attacker in the game's last action.
Brian Hernandez
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