Advertising boards & chaos - how Sunderland stopped Arsenal machine
Summary
Sunderland ended Arsenal's winning streak by securing a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light. Despite Arsenal's strong season and ability to score from set-pieces, Sunderland disrupted their play using aggressive tactics and strategic movement of advertising boards to limit space.Key Facts
- Arsenal was on a 10-game winning streak before facing Sunderland.
- Sunderland used advertising boards to limit Arsenal's space for long throws.
- Dan Ballard scored Sunderland's first goal, breaking Arsenal's clean sheet record.
- Arsenal took a 2-1 lead in the second half.
- Brian Brobbey scored an equalizing goal in injury time for Sunderland.
- Sunderland has scored five goals in or after the 90th minute this season, more than any other team.
- Regis le Bris is Sunderland's coach, and the team was initially considered likely to be relegated.
- The game was closely contested, shown by both teams having the same number of corners.
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