In an exciting encounter, the match of the day, where it was expected that Arsenal would dominate Sunderland, the match was full of emotion and intensity from both teams.
In a match that ended 2-2, the team of Regis Le Bris rescued a draw near the end with a goal from Brian Brobbey, to the joy of all the fans of the Black Cats.
In a dramatic match, they secured a point that allows them to continue their path in the Premier League, not only to maintain their consistency in the top division but also to compete on equal terms with the best teams in the English league.
Mikel Arteta Recognizes His Disappointment, Highlighting the Work of Sunderland
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed his frustration at not securing all three points in post-match comments published by the Sunderland Echo, though he acknowledged the work Sunderland have been doing since their return to the Premier League.He added:
“The feeling is disappointment and frustration, because we wanted the three points and we had to overcome a very difficult match. You have to defend the box well when they start to accumulate six or seven players. It can happen in play, in throw-ins, in any situation. We can defend those situations better, and today we did not do it.”
Mikel Arteta
He highlighted the moment of his team, but expressed his desire to continue extending their advantage at the top of the Premier League, especially now that Manchester City, Sunderland and Chelsea are behind Arsenal.
In his statements, he also praised Sunderland, saying that the work they have done since their promotion shows that they are here to stay many years in the Premier League, and the Spanish coach added:
“We had to adjust some things and, in the end, we must also recognize the merit of our rivals. They are playing for something important and they do what they do very well, which makes things very difficult. You have to have a lot of patience and dominate certain aspects to earn the right to control the match the way you want, and we did it much better in the second half.”
Mikel Arteta
The team of Regis Le Bris must now think about their next match against Fulham on November 22, while the team of Mikel Arteta think about the challenge they will face on November 23 against Tottenham.
Complicated matchdays for both teams that dream of being in the highest positions of the Premier League before the end of the year 2025.
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