EPL: Sunderland Hold Arsenal to Dramatic 2-2 Draw

Gunners frustrated by late Sunderland equalizer

Arsenal's Premier League lead cut short as Sunderland's Brian Brobbey scores a 94th-minute equalizer, securing a 2-2 draw.

Sunderland's dramatic late equalizer denied Arsenal a win, with Brian Brobbey scoring in the 94th minute to secure a 2-2 draw...

Brian Brobbey scored a 94th-minute equaliser as Sunderland snatched a point against Premier League leaders Arsenal, drawing 2-2. The Gunners had dominated the game, but Sunderland's resilience paid off in the end.

Arsenal's early pressure wasn't enough to secure a win, as Sunderland's Brobbey scored a 94th-minute equalizer, extending their unbeaten home league record.

Sunderland's early chances were limited, but they created a scoring opportunity through Wilson Isidor, who shot wide from a tight angle. However, the Black Cats' next chance found its mark, as former Arsenal academy player Daniel Ballard scored with a powerful shot, ending Arsenal's eight-game clean sheet streak.

Arsenal had a chance to equalize just before halftime, but William Saliba's half-volley went over the bar, allowing Sunderland to hold onto their lead. The Gunners had been enjoying a remarkable defensive run, but Sunderland's resilience and Ballard's goal threatened to derail their momentum.

Arsenal increased the pressure early in the second half with more effective passes, creating chances through Martín Zubimendi and Bukayo Saka. Saka initially shot wide, but he made no mistake with his next attempt, scoring with his weaker right foot after receiving a pass from Mikel Merino.

The Gunners pushed harder in the second half, with Zubimendi and Saka creating scoring opportunities. Saka's first effort went wide, but he redeemed himself with a well-taken equalizer, finishing with his right foot after a pass from Merino.

Eberechi Eze and Leandro Trossard kept Arsenal's pressure on Sunderland, with Eze testing Robin Roefs and Trossard scoring a second goal with a pinpoint strike into the top corner. The Gunners' relentless attack was paying off, and it seemed only a matter of time before they added more goals.

It takes a lot to stop Arsenal winning, but @SunderlandAFC found a way! pic.twitter.com/HaFTgxn39A

— Premier League (@premierleague) November 8, 2025

Sunderland's defense had held firm, but Arsenal's dominance was taking its toll. Zubimendi's delicate effort hit the crossbar, and Saka's cross caused chaos, but the Black Cats managed to weather the storm - until Trossard's goal, that is.

Sunderland's dramatic late equalizer denied Arsenal a win, with Brian Brobbey scoring in the 94th minute to secure a 2-2 draw. The Gunners had dominated the second half, but Sunderland's resilience paid off in the end.

Despite the draw, Arsenal extended their unbeaten head-to-head run against Sunderland to 16 Premier League games. However, they missed the opportunity to go nine points clear at the top of the table. Sunderland, on the other hand, climbed into third place with a fourth successive game unbeaten.

The match was filled with twists and turns, with Sunderland's Daniel Ballard scoring the opener and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard equalizing and taking the lead, respectively. Brobbey's late goal was the decisive moment, showcasing his athleticism and finishing ability.