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The Digest:

Substitute Brian Brobbey scored a dramatic 94th-minute equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw for Sunderland against Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Stadium of Light. The late goal denied Mikel Arteta's side a chance to extend their lead at the top to nine points after they had fought back from Dan Ballard's first-half opener.

Key Points:

  • Brobbey scored in the 94th minute to salvage a point for Sunderland
  • Dan Ballard gave Sunderland the lead against his former club
  • Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard scored second-half goals for Arsenal
  • Gunners missed a chance to go nine points clear at the top
  • Arsenal's 812-minute clean sheet streak came to an end
  • Granit Xhaka captained Sunderland against his former team
  • Mikel Merino started as a makeshift striker for injury-hit Arsenal

Sources: Sky Sports