PREMIER LEAGUE: ARSENAL F.C. VS. SUNDERLAND F.C. 2-2 (11/8/2025)

Written by Michael Thervil

PREMIER LEAGUE ARSENAL F.C. SUNDERLAND F.C. 2-2 (11/8/2025) | VIDEO BY NBC

[Premier League Arsenal F.C. Sunderland F.C.] Fans from both teams are hailing this match-up as one for the ages as Arsenal F.C. faced off against Sunderland F.C. in a match that resulted in a draw 2-2 at the stadium of light. Both teams played fearlessly on the pitch as well as aggressively as if all their lives were on the line. Points were scored for Sunderland F.C. by Daniel Ballard at the 36-minute mark and by Brian Brobbey at the 94^th minute mark. In contrast, the two players from the Arsenal that scored were no one other than Bukayo Saka at the 54^th minute and Leandro Trossard at the 74^th minute mark.

Stat wise it's easy to see why Arsenal is number one in the Premier League as they dominate Sunderland F.C. in all key stats. Looking at Sunderland, they took a total of 8 shots with 4 shots on target, why Arsenal took a total of 17 shots, double that of Sunderland with 6 shots on target. Sunderland had 2 shots off target and Arsenal had 6 shots off target. But when it came to shots inside the box, it would be the Arsenal that led with 4 shots to Sunderland’s 1. Defensively Sunderland did a superior job with 9 (56%) tackles won to the Arsenal's 4 (33%). They also led in interceptions, clearances, and saves stood at 5,39, and 5 respectively. They fell behind on blocks by only getting 6 to the Arsenal's 7. The Arsenal had 3 interceptions, 22 clearances, and 1 save.

Arsenal had double the possession time of Sunderland when it came to ball possession with them possessing the ball 67% of the time to Sunderland possessing the ball 33% of the time. Arsenal had 493 successful passes with a pass accuracy rate of 91% while Sunderland in contrast had 247 passes with an 86% pass accuracy rate. When it came to big chances created, the Arsenal also led in the stat with 3 to Sunderland's 1. In terms of fouls both teams broke even with 13 fouls apiece which chance such an aggressive match. It should be noted that Arsenal led with 697 touches in contrast to Sunderland's 454. Sunderland acquired 2 yellow cars while Arsenal acquired 1. Neither team acquired any red cards. The Sunderland F.C. was called offsides 2 times while the arsenal had 0 calls for being offsides. Both teams tied when it came to taking corners at 2 apiece.

Physically, the Arsenal F.C. led with a total of 16 dribbles with 7 being successful, 56 duals won, 27 aerial duals won, and they also covered a distance of 133.06km (123,643.92yds). Sunderland F.C. had a total of 6 dribbles with 2 being successful, 49 duels won, 20 aerial duels won, and they covered a total distance of 110.49km (120,833.33yds) on the pitch. Again, this was a great match-up as both teams played a great game. But for us the highlight of the match occurred when Arsenal's Leandro Trossard nearly crossed over Sunderland’s Noad Sadiki with outstanding footwork and scores.