Just when it seemed the match would end in a loss for Sunderland, substitute Brian Brobbey scored a crucial goal in stoppage time, outmuscling Arsenal's goalkeeper and defender to flick home Ballard's header into an empty net.

Sunderland's manager, Regis Le Bris, praised his team's character and togetherness after the match. He acknowledged that Sunderland struggled against a strong Arsenal team, but was proud of his team's ability to adapt and create opportunities.

Le Bris noted that Sunderland had to be at their best in different phases of the game, and that they did a good job of being balanced and organized out of possession, while also threatening Arsenal with set-pieces.

The result of the match was a draw, which moves Sunderland up to third place in the table with 19 points and keeps their impressive home unbeaten run intact.