SUNDERLAND – Manager Mikel Arteta lamented that “the game was almost there” as English Premier League leaders Arsenal’s long winning run came to an end in a breathless 2-2 draw at Sunderland after a stoppage-time leveller on Nov 8.

It looked as though Leandro Trossard's 74th-minute thunderbolt had claimed an 11th successive win in all competitions for Arsenal, who trailed at half-time, but substitute Brian Brobbey struck in the 94th minute at an electric Stadium of Light.