A thread on Sunderland vs #Arsenal in the Premier League
Result 🤝: Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal. Brobbey's late goal denies the Gunners an 11th straight win. Eight-game clean sheet streak also ended.
Lineup 📋: Raya 🇪🇸 🐈, Timber, Saliba 🚘, Gabriel, Calafiori 🇮🇹 🐎, Zubimendi, 🍚 Rice, Eze, Trossard 👓, 🌶️ Saka, Merino.
First Half ⚽: Former Arsenal player Ballard's goal puts Sunderland ahead. Arsenal's defense breached after 811 minutes.
Second Half 🚀: 🌶️ Saka equalizes, Trossard 👓 with a beauty to give Arsenal the lead. Brobbey's late goal earns Sunderland a point.
Key Moments ⏱️: 🍚 Rice dispossessed Le Fee leading to Saka's goal. Raya 🇪🇸 🐈 made some crucial saves. Ballard's late block denies Merino.
Arteta's Reaction 🗣️: Disappointed with the draw, but praised the team's reaction after going down.
Brobbey Impact 💥: His late goal was the first result-altering 90th-minute goal Arsenal has conceded since September 2024.
Looking Ahead 🗓️: International break now, then the North London Derby against Spurs!
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