The 10-match winning streak and 8 clean sheets came to an abrupt end! After a draw in stoppage time, Arteta angrily criticized the team’s defense after the game.

Arsenal, which has been making rapid progress in the Premier League, failed to continue its winning streak after all. In the 11th round away game against Sunderland, although the Gunners tenaciously equalized and took the lead after falling behind, they were eventually tied by their opponents in stoppage time, ending the battle with a score of 2-2.

This draw not only ended the team's 10-game winning streak in all competitions, but also broke the previous 14-game winning streak against newly promoted teams. It also brought an abrupt end to the team's 8 consecutive clean sheet wins since the end of September, and missed the opportunity to refresh the relevant records in English football.

The game was full of twists and turns. In the first half, Sunderland player Ballard scored first, allowing Arsenal to enter the half-time break with a 0-1 disadvantage. After changing sides and fighting again, Arsenal gradually regained its form. Merino sent an assist, and Saka stepped forward to score and help the team equalize the score. This is also the first time Saka has scored in a Premier League game outside London in the past 19 months. The last time he made a contribution in an off-site Premier League game was back in April 2024 against Brighton.

Subsequently, Suvimendi's shot hit the crossbar and missed a good opportunity to expand the score, but Trossard followed up with a wonderful world wave to help Arsenal achieve the lead. Just when everyone thought that the Gunners would once again stage a reversal and win, Brobbie's goal in stoppage time allowed Sunderland to draw a perfect tie, and the two sides finally shook hands and made a draw. Although they failed to score three points, Arsenal continued to lead the Premier League standings by relying on the advantages they had accumulated previously.

After the game, the coaches of both sides and the Arsenal players expressed their opinions on the game. Arsenal coach Arteta could not hide his disappointment and frustration. He bluntly said that the team had a chance to score three points and was in control for most of the game. Calafiore and Merino also had excellent chances to win before the end, but unfortunately they failed to grasp it.

Regarding the result of the draw, Arteta believed that there is still room for improvement on the defensive end. The goals created by the opponent through long passes and headers could have been handled better. However, he also affirmed the opponent's performance and admitted that Sunderland is good at causing trouble in his own way and deserves this draw. Talking about half-time adjustments, Arteta said that he was not dissatisfied with the players, but optimized the details according to the opponent's tactical characteristics. In the second half, the team's control and offensive threat were significantly improved, and the two goals they scored were also quite exciting.

At the same time, he also revealed that the team currently has 7 important frontcourt players injured. It is not easy to achieve the previous winning streak with incomplete personnel. Although it has suffered setbacks, the team as a whole is in a strong position and will learn from this game and start again.

Arsenal player Eze showed a calmer mentality. He believed that Sunderland's direct and extremely resilient style of play made it difficult for Arsenal in the away game, but this game also proved the team's own tenacity.

Regarding Arteta's midfield instructions, Eze said that he mainly continued the established deployment. As the game progressed, the team gradually gained the upper hand in the midfield confrontation, and maintaining an overall perspective was the key to dealing with such difficult games. Talking about the upcoming international match day, Eze believes that this is a good opportunity for the team to adjust and recuperate. After the injured players return to the team, the team's strength will be further improved. They are still leading the standings and will continue to make steady progress.

As the opponent, Sunderland coach Le Bris also reviewed the game. He admitted that the team had expected to face many difficulties before the game. As one of the strongest teams in Europe, Arsenal brought huge intensity and pressure to the game, but Sunderland's players always believed that the situation could be reversed and fought until the last moment.

Le Bris said that the team defended compactly in the first half and performed well in set pieces and sports battles. Although they were in trouble in the second half, they never gave up with the support of the fans. The final draw was the reward of this fighting belief.

He also introduced that Sunderland is a newly formed young team with a balanced lineup and diverse player characteristics. During the preparation period this season, they focused on improving their physical confrontation capabilities, which also laid the foundation for them to withstand Arsenal's offensive.

After this draw, Arsenal will face a more severe challenge. In the next round of the league, they will face Tottenham in the "North London Derby" at home, and then face the powerful Bayern in the Champions League. The first game in December will be an away challenge against Chelsea.

The schedule surrounded by strong enemies is a big test for Arsenal, which is not well-staffed, but everyone from the coach to the players has shown a positive attitude towards coping. Whether it is Arteta's emphasis on "learning lessons and starting again" or Eze's "recharging energy and starting again", it indicates that this team leading the Premier League will not stop because of a draw.

After all, in a long season, setbacks are the norm, and being able to quickly adjust from setbacks is the real strength of a top team. Arsenal's journey is still going on. Whether they can regroup and achieve greater success in various competitions is worthy of fans' continued expectations.