Arsenal conceded for the primary time since September as Dan Ballard gave Sunderland the lead of their Premier League conflict on the Stadium of Mild.
Arsenal noticed their eight-game run with out conceding a purpose come to an finish as Dan Ballard gave Sunderland the lead of their Premier League conflict on the Stadium of Mild.
The Gunners went into Saturday’s contest having not conceded since Nick Woltemade’s purpose for Sunderland’s North East rivals Newcastle United on September 28.
Arsenal got here from behind to assert a uncommon win at St James’ Park and might want to do the identical to prevail on Wearside following Ballard’s emphatic opener.
The Gunners have been left exasperated early on when makeshift striker Mikel Merino went down within the space after being caught within the face by the arm of Arsenal academy graduate. Merino required prolonged remedy, however the incident was not checked by VAR for a possible penalty.
Arsenal struggled to create clear-cut probabilities within the first half, although Eberechi Eze curled narrowly over and Declan Rice examined Robin Roefs from a free-kick.
Nevertheless, it was Ballard who broke the impasse within the thirty sixth minute, outmuscling Rice to satisfy Nordi Mukiele’s knockdown with a robust close-range end.
Arsenal noticed a gilt-edged likelihood to degree go begging when William Saliba blazed over, leaving Sunderland 45 minutes from a win that may transfer the league’s shock package deal 4 factors behind the leaders.