The big joy arrived for Sunderland in the first half, when in the 36th minute of the match, the goal from Daniel Ballard arrived to put the score 1-0 in favor of Black Cats, after the intensity that Arsenal had generated over the goal of Robin Roefs.

Sunderland face their toughest Premier League test yet when they welcome Arsenal to the Stadium of Light on Saturday evening. You can follow all the action including team news and live score updates throughout the afternoon and evening in our live blog below.

Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice scored a headed goal apiece and Arsenal extended their Premier League winning streak to five games with a 2-0 triumph away to newly promoted Burnley on Saturday.

Brian Brobbey scored a last-gasp equaliser as high-flying Sunderland held Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light.

Alessia Russo scores a late equaliser to earn Arsenal a point against Women's Super League champions Chelsea after Alyssa Thompson scores her first goal in the competition.

Sunderland hosted Arsenal this Saturday, November 8th, at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats scored a bicycle kick goal to tie the match.

Arsenal extended their winning streak to 10 games in all competitions with two goals from makeshift centre-forward Mikel Merino and a Bukayo Saka strike seeing off Slavia Prague and maintaining their 100 per cent record in the Champions League.