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Arsenal wouldn't go away but upstart new boys Sunderland wouldn't either in a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
The Stadium of Light is becoming one of the toughest places to play in the Premier League, as Arsenal drew 2-2 against Sunderland on Saturday. After 10 consecutive wins to start the season, it's the first dropped points for Mikel Arteta's team,
Sunderland’s last Premier League triumph over Arsenal dates back to November 2009 when Darren Bent settled the contest. Across all competitive meetings, Sunderland have 50 wins, Arsenal have 63 and there have been 41 draws. Those historical figures underline a competitive tradition, although recent years have tilted towards Arsenal.
Arsenal have been known for their success with set pieces, but it was Sunderland who scored from one of their own on 36 minutes, with Ballard thumping in following a knockdown from Nordi Mukiele. It was an emphatic finish, after which Arsenal struggled to create any significant opportunities before the break.
The goal spurred Arsenal on when Zubimendi's effort flashed wide of the post before Roefs made the save from Eze's strike and Sunderland then made a triple substitution as Brobbey, Simon Adingra and Chemsdine Talbi came on.
Arsenal lost their clean sheet record to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in a pulsating encounter - The Athletic analyses the action
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Arsenal equalled a 105-year-old record after extending their remarkable defensive run with another shut-out win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Mikel Merino,
With the Gunners dropping points at Sunderland on Saturday, this is a big chance for one of these two teams to make a statement