Arteta Admits “Pain in My Tummy” After Arsenal’s Dramatic Late Collapse vs Sunderland

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his visceral disappointment after his team conceded a 94th-minute equalizer to draw 2-2 with Sunderland, a result that prevented the Gunners from extending their Premier League lead to nine points. Arteta described feeling a “pain in my tummy” following Brian Brobbey’s late goal that ended Arsenal’s five-match winning streak.

Key Points:

Arteta expressed physical discomfort after the late concession
Arsenal conceded their first goal in 881 minutes of play
Brian Brobbey scored the 94th-minute equalizer for Sunderland
Former Gunner Dan Ballard opened the scoring against his old club
Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard had put Arsenal ahead
Manchester City’s lead over Manchester City has been reduced to seven points
The result gives a potential lifeline to title rivals

As the title race takes another dramatic turn, Arteta’s raw emotion reveals the physical toll of management—where late goals don’t just cost points, but leave a lingering ache in the pit of ambition.

Sources: Goal