Sports
Arsenal held by spirited Sunderland after late drama in 2-2 draw
Sunderland continued their impressive return to the Premier League with a spirited performance against Arsenal, holding the in-form Gunners to a dramatic draw.
The Black Cats, who have been a breath of fresh air since their promotion, showed no fear against a side that had won ten straight games in all competitions.
Their early dominance paid off when Daniel Ballard, a product of the Arsenal academy, fired home the opener, ending Arsenal’s 812-minute run without conceding.
Arsenal responded strongly after the break. Declan Rice won possession in midfield, setting up Bukayo Saka, who drilled in a right-footed strike at the near post to level the score.
Martin Zubimendi came close to putting Arsenal ahead with a thunderous shot that rattled the woodwork before Leandro Trossard curled a stunning 20-yard effort into the top corner, appearing to seal the win.
Also Read: PL: De Ligt’s late strike seal Man United 2-2 draw against Spurs
However, Sunderland refused to surrender. After David Raya initially denied substitute Brobbey, the forward made no mistake when another chance came his way, securing a memorable equaliser for the hosts and sending the home crowd into wild celebration.
Follow Us on Google Discover
Gombe 2027: PDP aspirant withdraws court case, backs Pantami
Arabic Education should be integrated into national curriculum – Gov. Bala Mohammed
Obi/Kwankwaso ticket cannot win 2027 elections, NDC lone senator, Hanga says as he plots defection to APC
UNICAL moves to curb exam fraud, sacks eight staff, penalizes one
TCN announces power blackout in Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, three other Northern states
Police nab eight suspected cultists over alleged assault on Bayelsa Varsity student
Tems makes history as first African female artist with US Diamond-certified single
Imo now one-party state, our people have decided to re-elect Tinubu in 2027, Says Uzodimma
Court sentences two men to death by hanging for raping, murdering 17-year-old girl in Anambra
Trump criticises Tuchel’s tactics after England’s World Cup exit to Argentina
NBA Presidential Poll: Badejo-Okusanya leads as voting continues after cyberattack delay
APC crisis deepens as Aiyedatiwa’s loyalists sue party, INEC over Ondo primaries
NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike wins Beacon of Education Award, pledges support for children with special needs
5.0-magnitude quake rocks Southeastern Turkey
Nigerians, foreign nationals nabbed over illegal mining in Nasarawa
8 Public assets named after Tinubu since becoming president (Full List)
JUST IN: Three face trial over Oyo schoolchildren, teachers’ abduction
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s son bags degree in UK
Supreme Court directs final forfeiture of Emefiele’s properties
Court sentences two men to death by hanging for raping, murdering 17-year-old girl in Anambra
TCN announces power blackout in Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, three other Northern states
FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Tinubu
APC crisis deepens as Aiyedatiwa’s loyalists sue party, INEC over Ondo primaries
Yobe approves ₦460.8m support for Akara sellers, Women petty traders
Bauchi 2027: APC picks ex-Bala Mohammed campaign DG Faruk Mustapha as Deputy Gov candidate
BREAKING: Andy Burnham confirmed as UK Labour leader
Court dismisses suit seeking INEC recognition of Turaki-led PDP interim NWC
Imo now one-party state, our people have decided to re-elect Tinubu in 2027, Says Uzodimma
BREAKING: Mary Habila’s father petitions IGP, demands release of daughter’s body for burial
