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Mikel Arteta reaction — Arsenal boss speaks after frustrating, thrilling draw at Sunderland

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta saw his Gunners become the latest side to fall victim to Sunderland’s early-season magic in 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Dan Ballard’s first-half rocket put Sunderland ahead of the Premier League leaders, and the Gunners entered halftime down a goal to their promoted hosts.

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Bukayo Saka brought the Gunners level as they feasted on a rare Sunderland error, and Leandro Trossard embossed the back of the net with a goal of his own to put Arsenal on the brink of a ninth PL win of the season.

Yet Brian Brobbey’s brave, magical goal in stoppage time salvaged a point for the Black Cats as Arsenal opened the door to the throne room a bit ahead of Man City vs Liverpool on Sunday.

We’ll share all of Mikel Arteta’s words after he speaks from the Stadium of Light.

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