The Bicycle Kick leaves Arsenal shocked when Sunderland steals dramatic draw. In a magnificent last minute turn at the Stadium of Light, Brian Brobbey delivered a spectacular 94th-minute bicycle kick to give Sunderland a richly deserved 2-2 draw with the leaders of the Premier League Arsenal, thus, terminating their unbroken winning streak.
The Match Summary
The game also summed up how the Premier League is so unpredictable. Arsenal, who was trailing, had to struggle to win the game. But they fell short by a goal at the last moment.
First blood was taken by Sunderland. They were awarded a target of the first half to be the first to hit Arsenal defense. After the half time, Arsenal improved their fortunes. At the 54th minute, Bukayo Saka had taken a lead to draw the match after capitalizing on an error made by Sunderland. Leandro Trossard then accomplished the turnaround. During the 74th minute, he scored a powerful goal to the top corner.
It looks like Arsenal got all three points. But after the home side stars Brian Brobbey scores a spectacular overhead kick in the fourth minute of stoppage time; It was the two-goal match-winner.
Notes from the Clash
- Arsenal Defensive-Run Finished: It was the first match of the season that Arsenal lost two goals. This is indicative of the strength of a promoted Sunderland.
- Sunderland Credentials Confirmed: Starting off in the fourth position, Sunderland showed that it is a team to reckon with as they were on pace with the leaders of the league. Moreover, they gained a point due to pure choice determination.
- A Title Race Treatise: The move gives Arsenal a bigger goal on top of the table. It also gives a little bit of advantage to their nearest competitors and makes the title race more interesting.
Author’s Opinion
This exciting experience is also a tribute to the competitive nature of the Premier League where any team can play to win the points on a given day.
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