Sunderland – Arsenal

1. Live commentary will appear here from 1730 BST.

2. <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2010/0918/arsenewengerstevebruceclose20090411_275x155.jpg">

3. Anton Ferdinand and Steve Bruce <a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=824197&sec=england&cc=5739" target="_blank">have both praised Arsene Wenger.</a> How odd given everyone else seems to hate him at the moment.

4. Arsenal head to Sunderland in a rich vein of form, having scored ten goals in their last two games. Sunderland will need a big performance to take three points off Wenger's boys.

5. Arsenal are unchanged from their 6-0 victory over Braga, meaning Jack Wilshere retains his place in the starting line-up.

6. For Sunderland, Asamoah Gyan is only on the bench despite his goal at Wigan last weekend. Darren Bent plays up front, and Cristian Riveros makes only his second Premier League start.

7. Needless to say Darren Bent will be essential for Sunderland. The Wearsiders rely heavily on the England striker's goals, and if he can find his form today Sunderland will have a chance of causing an upset.

8. The teams are on the pitch, almost time to get started...

9. <b>KICK OFF</b> Arsenal get us underway!

10. 1'

    First shot of the game, Riveros, eager to make an impression, attempts an audacious early volley but it's never troubling Almunia.

11. 2'

    An early free kick to Sunderland, Welbeck being brought down by Sagna...

12. 3'

    Henderson's delivery is poor and cleared by the first man.

13. 4'

    First attack from Arsenal, Alex Song burst forward from midfield and lays off the ball to Arshavin. The Russian shapes to curl and effort towards the far post which goes over the bar.

14. 5'

    Sunderland with a throw in deep in Arsenal territory, Ferdinand putting pressure on Sagna.

15. 6'

    It's now a corner to Sunderland, some Malbranque trickery eventually stopped.

16. 7'

    Another poor delivery from Jordan Henderson, his corner is too long and drifts out for a goal kick.

17. 8'

    Clichy is slow to his feet after being fouled by Malbranque. The French full back is now up and running again.

18. 9'

    A quick break from Sunderland involving Henderson, Bent and Al Muhammadi. It eventually results in a second Sunderland corner...

19. 10'

    Alex Song gets his head on the corner and Arsenal clear.

20. 11'

    Henderson attempts a right-footed volley from the edge of the box after Arsenal partially clear a Sunderland free kick. His effort is poor and well wide.

21. 12'

    Chamakh amuse the majority of the Stadium of Light by slipping on his backside.

22. 12'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> A freak goal by Cesc Fabregas! Anton Ferdinand attempts to clear from inside his own half, Fabregas gets a block on it, sending the ball flying over the head of Mignolet from 30 yards out and Arsenal have the lead!

23. 14'

    Sunderland corner to be taken by Henderson...

24. 15'

    Nedum Onouha misses Sunderland's best chance so far! A free header six-yards out is put over, what a waste!

25. 16'

    A great response to going behind from Sunderland as another shot is sent over the top of Manuel Almunia's goal.

26. 17'

    Sunderland and Jordan Henderson have another corner!

27. 17'

    The corner is cleared as far as Richardson who lays the ball back to Jordan Henderson. His second attempt at a delivery is no better than his first and Almunia gathers.

28. 18'

    Song nearly makes it 2-0! Arshavin curls in an excellent cross to the far post where Song is through, his downward header is turned behind by Mignolet.

29. 19'

    Jack Wilshere's corner isn't up to scratch and Sunderland clear.

30. 20'

    Quiet appeals for a penalty from Arsenal, Nasri's attempted cross strikes Ferdinand on the arm, but the former West Ham man can do nothing about it and play continues.

31. 21'

    Another set piece wasted, maybe Jordan Henderson should stop taking them...

32. 22'

    Cesc Fabregas enjoys playing against Sunderland, having scored more goals against the Black Cats than any other team.

33. 23'

    Another Sunderland corner!

34. 24'

    A slightly better corner is confidently punched away by Almunia.

35. 25'

    Sunderland have been the better team so far, and are unfortunate to be behind after Fabregas' bizarre goal.

36. 26'

    Tomas Rosicky is getting warmed up and it seems he's coming on for Fabregas...

37. 27'

    Strong appeals for a Sunderland penalty turned down! Darren Bent went down under pressure from Koscielny, but nothing given as Sunderland win another corner...

38. 28'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Tomas Rosicky on for Cesc Fabregas</b>

39. 29'

    A fantastic catch from Almunia under pressure from Onouha. How will Arsenal cope without the injured Fabregas?

40. 30'

    Sunderland have been the better side so far, although they are yet to create a serious chance.

41. 31'

    Sunderland free kick just inside the Arsenal half as Koscielny collides with Bramble.

42. 31'

    More poor set piece's from the Black Cats and Arsenal clear. Sunderland maintain the pressure on the Gunners, Darren Bent eventually heading wide from ten yards.

43. 33'

    Bacary Sagna is the latest Arsenal to hobble of the pitch. It never rains it pours...

44. 34'

    Alex Song escapes a booking for a blatant trip on Malbranque, Sunderland waste the free kick in the same way they have every other one.

45. 35'

    Sunderland's best chance so far as Al Muhammadi puts a glorious ball in from the right. He finds Riveros at the back post, who can only guide his diving header wide.

46. 37'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Alex Song</b> gets his booking in the end for dissent after a foul on Jordan Henderson.

47. 38'

    Gael Clichy with the worst shot of this fledgling Premier League season. Arshavin finds him in some space on the left, and Clichy's attempted drive across goal ends up going entirely sideways and nowehere need the goal.

48. 39'

    The game has just gone a little bit flat at the moment, which will please Arsene Wenger.

49. 40'

    Sunderland will be desperate to find an equaliser before half time, will Arsenal make it to the break in the lead?

50. 42'

    Chamakh is fortunate to earn a corner as him and Onouha clash. The ball seemed to touch the Moroccan last and the decision goes Arsenal's way.

51. 43'

    The corner is no trouble for Sunderland, the quality of the set pieces in this match has been poor.

52. 44'

    Gael Clichy is caught in possession inside his own penalty area by Al Muhammadi. The Egyptian tries to find Darren Bent, but his cut back is intercepted.

53. 45'

    <b>TWO MINUTES ADDED TIME</b>

54. 46'

    Alex Song showing his strength by moving through the Sunderland midfield, his attempted through ball for Arshavin is blocked.

55. 47'

    <b>HALF TIME</b> Arsenal ahead at the break, slightly against the run of play, thanks to Fabregas' freak goal.

56. 45'

    Arsenal are yet to get going in this game, yet they find themselves ahead. Surely they'll improve in the second half?

57. 45'

    <b>KICK OFF</b> Sunderland restart the match.

58. 46'

    Straight away there's a chance for Welbeck, played in down the side of the Arsenal defence he lashes the ball over.

59. 46'

    What a chance for Arshavin! Chamakh finds space behind Kieron Richardson and puts across a beautiful low cross to Arshavin, who clears the cross bar from inside the six-yard box.

60. 47'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Danny Welbeck</b> is carded for a late challenge on Sagna, much to the annoyance of Arsene Wenger.

61. 48'

    Arshavin again goes close again! A mazy dribble from Rosicky who lays the ball off to Song, he then skips past Bramble before setting up Arshavin to blaze wide!

62. 49'

    Momentary panic for Sunderland at the back as Nasri plays a low cross towards Chamakh. The Moroccan almost gets there first, but Sunderland eventually scramble the ball clear.

63. 50'

    Darren Bent has a free header after another brilliant Al Muhammadi cross. The England man fails to find the target though.

64. 51'

    Chamakh is played through on goal gloriously and as he looks set pull the trigger Mignolet gets involved and concedes a corner.

65. 52'

    The corner is in keeping with the rest of the set pieces in this match, poor.

66. 53'

    Arsenal have been much-improved since half time, Sunderland have posed less of a threat since the break.

67. 54'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/red_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Alex Song</b> receives a second yellow card for a cynical block on Steed Malbranque.

68. 56'

    Denilson looks like he's preparing to come on. Are Arsenal going to shut up shop?

69. 56'

    Asamoah Gyan is warming up and Sunderland have a corner. The mood is lifted inside the Stadium of Light...

70. 57'

    A well-worked short corner between Henderson and Ferdinand falls to the feet of Bent, who on the turn blazes wide. That was easily the best chance of the match.

71. 58'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Denilson on for Andriy Arshavin</b>

72. 58'

    Arsenal have a free kick on the edge of the box after a Bramble foul on Wilshere...

73. 59'

    Nasri's dipping effort is decent, but Mignolet had it covered and lets the shot go over his cross bar.

74. 60'

    Can Sunderland capitalise on their one-man advantage and find an equaliser?

75. 61'

    Al Muhammadi again finding space and a cross before Koscielny headed clear. The Eqyptian has impressed today.

76. 62'

    Arsenal free kick as Riveros tugs back Chamakh.

77. 62'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Cristian Riveros</b> gets a booking for his troubles.

78. 63'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Asamoah Gyan on for Cristian Riveros</b>

79. 63'

    Steve Bruce has finally decided to unleash his Ghanain striker, can he have the same impact he did at the DW Stadium last weekend?

80. 64'

    A Sunderland corner as Al Muhammadi's cross is blocked.

81. 65'

    Gael Clichy heads off the goalline after Denilson had inadvertedly flicked the ball towards his own net!

82. 66'

    Asamoah Gyan is involved for the first time as Clichy is caught in possession by Al Muhammadi once again. As the striker receives the ball his touch is poor, and as the ball bounces he can't find a shot.

83. 67'

    Malbranque's crossed is deflected out for a Sunderland corner...

84. 68'

    Chamakh heads clear as far as Titus Bramble, who can't control his left-foot shot. Goal kick to Arsenal.

85. 69'

    A neat turn and shot from Tomas Rosicky after good possession from Arsenal. His low shot is one or two yards wide of the goal.

86. 71'

    Arsenal enjoying their first spell of possession for a while, Nasri and Chamakh combining well before losing the ball.

87. 72'

    Rosicky whips in an Arsenal free kick from the right, it momentarily troubles Mignolet before the Belgian adjusts his footing and makes the catch.

88. 73'

    <b>PENALTY TO ARSENAL!</b> Al Muhammadi trips Nasri as the Frenchman dribbled into the Sunderland box.

89. 74'

    <b>ROSICKY MISSES THE PENALTY!</b> The Czech blazes the penalty high and wide to Mignolet's left. An awful penalty!

90. 75'

    Will that penalty miss revitalise Sunderland? The men in red and white look tired.

91. 76'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Bolo Zenden on for Nedum Onouha</b>

92. 77'

    Asamoah Gyan is nearly in for Sunderland! The ball is played in behind the Arsenal defence and the Ghana man sprints to try and get on the end of it. Luckily for Arsenal, Manuel Almunia is alert and clears the danger.

93. 78'

    Bolo Zenden trips Denilson and it's an Arsenal free kick, they've been excellent since they went down to ten men.

94. 79'

    Lovely link up play betweeen Nasri and Rosicky, eventually broken up by the retreating Bramble.

95. 80'

    A great chance for Gyan! Malbranque shapes an wonderful inswinging cross from the right, Gyan connects with the ball, but heads straight at Almunia.

96. 81'

    Can Sunderland rally themselves a create one more chance?

97. 82'

    More from the Nasri-Rosicky combo. This time it results in a wayward shot from the Frenchman. Since Fabregas' withdrawal, Rosicky has been impressive.

98. 83'

    Sunderland can't get hold of the ball at the moment. Clearly frustrated Malbranque trips Denilson.

99. 84'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Malbranque</b> is booked for the foul and Arsenal have a dangerous free kick...

100. 85'

     The free kick is laid off to Denilson, who fires a low shot wide.

101. 85'

     <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Andy Reid on for Steed Malbranque</b>

102. 86'

     Chamakh is down for Arsenal, clutching his ankle and face simultaneously. I'm not sure how he's hurt himself.

103. 87'

     The Moroccan is back with us after some treatment on the sidelines.

104. 88'

     Sunderland are losing their discipline now, Richardson tripping Chamakh.

105. 89'

     Sunderland launch a break through the impressive Al Muhammadi. His cross is cleared as far as Henderson, who fires a low half-volley that forces Almunia into a save.

106. 90'

     <b>FOUR MINUTES ADDED TIME</b>

107. 90'

     A late Sunderland corner...

108. 90'

     The delivery is poor YET AGAIN! Arsenal clear at the near post.

109. 91'

     Andy Reid takes on Sagna, but the Frenchman does well to block and Sunderland will have to settle for a throw.

110. 92'

     Arsenal break through the unlikely source of Denilson. Instead of heading for the corner, he shoots from 25-yards and it goes narrowly wide.

111. 93'

     One final Sunderland corner as Bramble's shot is blocked...

112. 94'

     <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> <b>Darren Bent with what must be the last kick of the game!</b> The corner is once again a poor one, Titus Bramble lofts the ball back into the box, and after a scramble involving Asamoah Gyan and the Arsenal defence the ball falls to Darren Bent to fire past Almunia!

113. 94'

     <b>FULL TIME</b> What drama! Sunderland secure a point with a late, late goal. Final score Sunderland 1-1 Arsenal.

114. 94'

     Sunderland will feel they deserved something from the game, especially after the freak goal they conceded in the first half.

115. 94'

     Arsenal will look back on Rosicky's missed penalty and what might have been...

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