After Dan Ballard took Sunderland to the lead, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard scored to help Arsenal take a 2-1 lead. But in the 90+4 minute, Brobbey scored to help Sunderland have a valuable 2-2 draw. This result ended Arsenal's streak of 5 consecutive wins in the Premier League and 10 consecutive matches in all competitions.
"The final feeling is disappointment and frustration because Arsenal want to win three points. We had to get through a really tough game, we knew that.
After the first goal, I think Arsenal responded very well, showed a lot of personality, scored two goals and completely dominated the match. Then we have to rely on the defense of the penalty area when the opponent arranges 6-7 players there.
It could come from a direct ball, a throw-in, or any situation. Arsenal could have defended better, but today we didn't do that. We conceded, said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after the match.
After Brobbey's goal, Arsenal almost scored in the final minutes, but Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino were denied the opportunity by Robin Roefs and Ballard respectively after close-range shots.
This draw still helps Arsenal lead the table, but they are at risk of having their points shortened by Man City if they beat Liverpool. Once again, I was unhappy with the draw because I wanted to win, and the match was over.
But you know, this is the Premier League and with the way Sunderland plays, they will make things difficult for you in their own way. I was disappointed because it was a situation where we could have defended better, but at the same time you have to acknowledge what the opponent did, Arteta emphasized.
The Spaniard said the result would have somehow hurt Arsenal's players. He concluded: We know we have to do better, and despite conceding, there are still points we need to improve in terms of ball control. I always remind them of that, and that's all.
