
Sunderland are undoubtedly the most beautiful surprise of this season in the Premier League. The team managed by Regis Le Brice held Arsenal to a spectacular 2-2 draw today.
The home team ended the first half with a 1-0 lead. The goal came in the 36th minute, when after a long ball from goalkeeper Robin Roefs, and a header from Nordi Mukiele, it was Daniel Balard who sent the ball into the goal defended by David Raja with a beautiful shot.
Initially, Arsenal equalized with a goal from Bukayo Saka, after an assist from Mikel Merino, in the 54th minute. It all happened after a lost ball by Sunderland players in the middle of their field.
In the 73rd minute, Leandro Troshard gave Arsenal the lead with a fantastic goal, after a beautiful shot on the edge of the penalty area. Brian Broby equalized with a spectacular goal in the extra minutes, taking the victory out of Arsenal's hands.
In a way, Granit Xhaka, as a former Gunners player, was also the protagonist of this match. He was punished with a yellow card in the last minute of extra time of the first half, while he was one of the leaders for his team on the field, with full passion and grit.
After this draw, Arsenal holds first place with 26 points, while Sunderland is third with 19 points.
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