Late Drama Sees Sunderland Hold Arsenal to 2-2 Draw
SUNDERLAND, England – A stoppage-time goal from brian Brobbey secured a dramatic 2-2 draw for Sunderland against Arsenal at the Stadium of light on November 8, 2025. The result halts arsenal’s momentum and introduces a fresh wrinkle into the Premier League title race, while bolstering Sunderland’s mid-table aspirations.
The match saw a back-and-forth affair with Bukayo Saka equalizing for Arsenal in the 54th minute after falling behind, and Leandro Trossard putting the Gunners ahead in the 74th.However, Sunderland refused to yield, with Brobbey’s late intervention denying Arsenal a crucial three points. The draw leaves Arsenal facing increased pressure from title rivals,while Sunderland’s resilience offers a significant boost to their season.
The first half saw limited clear-cut chances. William Saliba blasted an effort over the bar for Arsenal,and Louis Moukiele fired just wide for Sunderland. Early in the second half, Michael Eze had a shot blocked from a long throw, and Noah Sadiki played a ball into Wilson Isidor, whose shot was directed into the Arsenal defense.
Arsenal equalized in the 54th minute when Martin Ødegaard dispossessed Le Fee, initiating a quick attack that saw Merino thread a pass to Saka, who beat Anthony Roefs at his near post. Zubimendi’s subsequent effort flashed wide, and Roefs saved from Eze before Sunderland made a triple substitution, bringing on Brobbey, Simon Adingra, and Chemsdine Talbi.
Arsenal continued to press, with Zubimendi striking the crossbar. Trossard then gave Arsenal the led in the 74th minute, twisting on the edge of the box before unleashing a powerful strike into the roof of the net.
Sunderland responded with renewed vigor. Daniel Ballard’s flick-on from a long throw forced Aaron Raya into a crucial save, and raya denied Brobbey, who was subsequently flagged offside. Brobbey continued to threaten,forcing another save from Raya,before finally scoring in the fourth minute of stoppage time,awkwardly poking home from Ballard’s header.
In the dying moments, Roefs denied riccardo Calafiori, and Ballard blocked Merino’s follow-up attempt, securing a hard-fought point for Sunderland.
