Arteta feels 'pain in my tummy' as Arsenal slip up

"We knew that, very disruptive. We have to deal with situations that are obviously difficult to deal with. They played really well, we conceded a goal that is not in our standards. After that I think the team reacted really well, we showed a lot of personality and courage, scored the first goal, scored the second goal and we had totally dominated the game. Then you have to rely on defending the box when they start to put six or seven players there."

"I felt a pain in my tummy, Arteta said. I don't want to concede any goals. It was a goal and put the game in a difficult position. The last feeling, it's disappointment and frustration because we wanted the three points and we have to navigate through a really tough game, Arteta said. We knew that, very disruptive. We have to deal with situations that are obviously difficult to deal with."

Arsenal drew 2-2 with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light after conceding their first goals in 881 minutes, ending a five-match league winning run and a 10-match unbeaten streak. Danny Ballard opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard struck in the second half to give Arsenal the lead. Brian Brobbey scored a fourth-minute stoppage-time equaliser after beating goalkeeper David Raya and defender Gabriel to a loose ball following a flick-on. Manager Mikel Arteta described the result as disappointing and frustrating and said he felt "a pain in my tummy." Sunderland disrupted Arsenal with a physical, defensive display and forced heavy defending late on. Arsenal remain seven points clear of second-place Manchester City.

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