Arsenal s youth training killed its old boss, and the Gunners winning streak and clean sheet record was broken! The Gunners will continue to fight against powerful enemies.

Ballard's goal was the first goal Arsenal conceded in 812 minutes in all competitions. Arsenal's consecutive clean sheet record stayed at 8 games.

As a result, Arsenal missed the opportunity to become the first English top league team in history to win 9 consecutive games and keep a clean sheet.

Actually, I believe everyone feels the same as me. There is no need to worry about clean sheets and winning streak records. It doesn't matter if we lose a goal. It's just a pity that 3 points slipped away at the last moment of this game.

Let’s talk about the game briefly:

It was a very tough game. We once saw the hope of reversing the victory, but in the end the boomerang of the injury time goal fell to Arsenal... Whether they played Newcastle or Sunderland this season, they fell behind first. There was actually a chance to win the game at the last moment, but both close shots were blocked...

Arsenal significantly strengthened their offense in the second half, and both Zubimendi and Saka had shooting opportunities in the penalty area at the beginning, and then Saka equalized the score by switching offense and defense on the spot. The intensity at the beginning of the second half was right. To be honest, in the first half, not only was the opponent fouled, but I also played a bit loosely and weakly. The midfielder of Tazi should have turned on the hair dryer! Regardless of winning or losing, the key is to make the game enjoyable in this way. However, the intensity dropped a bit obviously in the last ten minutes. There was nothing wrong with holding on to the lead, but it was just too negative.

Compared with the first half, Arsenal's advantage is obvious most of the time in the second half. The key is that you have to dare to confront him and get physical, and dare to play the ball in the penalty area instead of passing the cross back and finally passing the ball. You increase the intensity of Sunderland. He is more prone to mistakes than Arsenal. No matter how dark horse he is, he is also a newly promoted team, so he is afraid of a ball! In the second half, the number of opportunities created in the mobile game was correct. Zubimendi had several opportunities (and even hit the door frame). Trossard is unreasonable, and this gun fan is used to it. If you say he doesn't play well, he can score you one at any time. During the midfield, I felt that the second half might rely on Trossard's magic moment, but it did come. You can't prevent this explosion.

However, we must also note that Eze is actually not suitable for the current offensive core. Dzekeresh is also very important to the offense. Fortunately, after this game, Odegaard, Dzekai Martin, Madu and many others will return. By then, the offensive ability to break the game will definitely be further improved, at least there will be a lot more choices. Saka and others can finally take a break. Otherwise, if they continue to play like this, they will always be at the end of their strength.

I am personally satisfied with the team's performance, especially most of the second half. The only thing I can say is that the game was too tense. Tazi didn't dare to make substitutions in the second half. Except for the defenders on the bench, they really didn't dare to make substitutions... But such a conservative mentality ultimately paid the price. It felt more like losing 2 points. After all, it was a reverse. With Arsenal's defense, this should not be the result...

The Black Cats were really dirty in this game, which was a legacy of Stoke City and Newcastle. But Arsenal actually counterattacked in the second half, but as many Arsenal fans criticized, this team often takes the lead and then is conservative. This is a problem... This 2-2 is reasonable. The Black Cats had a chance in front of the goal, and Arsenal also had one in the end. In the end, they each got 1 point.

Losing points is not terrible. I don’t think Arsenal’s current lineup and system will collapse if they lose points in one game. The media has been too hot recently. A draw will be fine. Let’s continue to compete after the international competition!

What makes people laugh or cry is that Bayern's winning streak has also ended this round. The two teams, which are considered to be the best performing teams in Europe, have overturned at the same time before the conflict has begun...

Squawka statistics, Sunderland is the first team to score 2 goals against Arsenal in all competitions this season.

Just go in, you can't keep a clean sheet. After conceding this goal, you can get rid of the burden and no longer worry about this record.

But frankly speaking, there are indeed problems with this defense, both personal and systematic. It is worth noting that the two goals conceded were all caused by the failure to win two penalty kicks. This is still relatively rare recently. The inability to win two penalty kicks in the penalty area is related to the lack of collective energy. Frankly speaking, I feel that this lineup has played too many games recently, and it is quite tired physically and mentally.

From a system perspective, it was right to defend tightly in the end, but Arteta only replaced the central defender, ignoring the reality that the midfielders and frontcourt players were not physically fit. In the last 10 minutes, it was obvious that Saka, Rice and others were very tired. Sunderland began to gain a lot of ball rights, but Arsenal could not press.

It's just an afterthought anyway. Sunderland is not easy to play. Let's return to the home court to take revenge!

Arsenal only replaced Mosquera in this game. This is the first time in Arteta's last 43 games that he has made less than 2 substitutions.

This game is indeed quite close. If you rashly replace Skelly, Nwaneri, or even Daoman, you will still be criticized if you lose points. In fact, the only defensive players available on the bench are those few.

But despite this, Arteta should also consider substitutions. For example, Saka is already taking a walk. At this time, it is not impossible to put Nwaneri in the frontcourt. Trossard is put on Norgao, and strengthening the midfield defense can also be considered... Sunderland starts too calmly outside the penalty area.

Actually, this is not a problem in a certain game. Saka played the whole game in midweek, and many main players started consecutively, which was too tiring.

It will get much better after the international competition, and then there will really be someone available on the bench.

After scoring in this game, Saka has scored in 3 of Arsenal's last 4 games in all competitions.

In addition, this is also the first away goal scored by Saka in the Premier League after playing against Tottenham in April this year..

Saka's condition has improved recently, which is significantly better than at the end of last season and the beginning of this season. His physical condition is close to returning to its peak. But this can’t stand up to the recent heavy use. In the away game against Slavia Prague in midweek, Saka still played the whole game with a 3-goal lead. After Madueke was injured, he barely had any rest. He then had to report to the national team. When Madu comes back, Arteta should let Saka rest... …

But the problem is, I really don’t dare to take a break next time, because the schedule is too scary, and the middle of this week is the best time to take a break...

At the critical moment, Saka still relies on Saka to stand up. Saka is always trustworthy, but he must be allocated good physical fitness.

Squawka statistics, after assisting Saka in this game, Merino became the third Gunner to directly participate in 10+ goals in the Premier League in 2025. The first two are Trossard and Rice.

Since Merino switched to playing center, his performance is much better than playing midfielder. In this game, his pass in front of the penalty area was very timely.

But the problem is that he is not a pure center, let alone a high-impact center. He has worked very hard and contributed a lot on the defensive end. But if there are Zhekai or Havertz, they will definitely be the regular center candidates. Merino's position is still a surprise center, not a regular candidate.

In addition, it is almost the end of the year. The only Gunners who have scored 10+ goals in the Premier League this year are Merino, Rice and Trossard. This is obviously too few, and the distribution is too strange. Attacking is still the top priority in the future. Of course, Saka and Havertz have been absent for a long time this year, and Odegaard and Martin have experienced a long trough period. This is also the reason, but the forwards must show their strength next year.

The defense is already top-notch, it’s time to sort out the offense.

Squawka statistics, Trossard's goal in this game is the first long-range shot from outside the penalty area that he has scored in the Premier League since Boxing Day 2021 (against Brentford).

The previous 33 Premier League goals all came from the penalty area.

This is related to shooting habits and the coach's tactical arrangements. Generally speaking, Trossard's role outside the penalty area is to play the ball, and then he will occasionally insert into the penalty area to use his sense of smell in front of the goal to grab points. He rarely shoots from long distance outside the penalty area.

But this does not mean that Trossard does not have this ability. His shooting skills have always been among the best in the team. This goal in this game is unreasonable and world-wide. It is completely a reflection of his personal ability! Belongs to the fairy ball!

This is Trossard's efficiency, mid-week Champions League assists, and weekend Premier League goals, so I say he may be the most difficult to replace. There is no player market with this kind of efficiency and comprehensive rotation. Those with this ability are not willing to be substitutes, and the price must be high.

Sunderland defender Ballard, who came from Arsenal's youth training, said in an interview after the game: "This is a special game. I stayed at Arsenal for 10-12 years. I spent my entire childhood there. Arsenal taught me everything. Arsenal will always hold a special place in my heart. "

I didn't expect that the guy who ended Arsenal's winning streak and clean sheet record was this young man who left the team 3 years ago (1 goal and 1 assist). I checked and it was sold for about 2 million euros... He was purely from Arsenal's youth training.

I think some Gunners fans were dissatisfied with Ballard's rough actions. He elbowed Merino in the first half (which I feel the referee should have looked at) and made a lot of defensive moves. But I personally have no objection to this. Ballard started playing in low-level leagues, especially in the English Championship. His rough movements and courage to fight are the foundation for a defender to settle down and make a living. He must be like this.

What I am really dissatisfied with is his wanton celebration after scoring a goal... Everything else is easy to say, defensive actions are personal style, and he is not a technical defender, but Arsenal has no grudge against you. Why do you celebrate like revenge after scoring a goal... Of course, for a legitimate guest, it is okay for people to celebrate, and this thing cannot be promoted.

Ballard has done very well this season and has scored goals before. I feel that his value will increase significantly after this season.

Xhaka surrounded the referee and yelled at Merino, which also made Gunners fans dissatisfied, but I think this is Xhaka. He committed a foul, but it is not a foul play. After watching Xhaka for so many years, it was his instinctive reaction... Of course, this matter is a matter of opinion. Xhaka will definitely be booed when he returns to Arsenal's home court...

Arsenal's next 6 games: Tottenham, Bayern, Chelsea, Brentford, Villa, Brugge.

The terrible schedule is still to come. There is no fuel-saving light for these 6 opponents, and there is no game where the main force can be rotated...

So to a certain extent, I think the international match day comes just right. Arsenal can slow down (this starting set is reaching its limit), and the injured can come back. If we play continuously in the future These few, maybe they can really collapse a few games...

It will be much better to come back and play again, provided that no one is injured in the past two weeks...

Arsenal U16 defeated Blackburn with a score of 3-1. In this campaign, Nwaneri's younger brother Emerson Nwaneri scored twice (including a penalty kick).

Little Nwaneri has begun to show his talent, come on! Get both brothers to play for the Arsenal first team! The future is bright! The quality of youth training in recent years has been very high! Even Hutchinson, Haven, etc. who ran away can establish themselves in the Premier League. Balogun has been resurrected this season and is performing very well!

Ballard just gave Arsenal a blow...

Former Arsenal defender Santos met with former teammate Arteta at the Arsenal training base.

It’s nice to meet old friends, but Santos must have given some defensive guidance...

Santos actually had quite a lot of defensive holes when he was playing for Arsenal, but his offense was pretty good, and he scored a key goal in Arsenal’s 5-3 victory over Chelsea. He played a role in a key game in the fourth place one year..

Not much money... To be honest, Arteta wouldn't even look at a player like Santos now. A few million dollars would be enough to have an effect.