Sunderland defender Dan Ballard believes his facet “all the time have a gameplan to win” as they drew 2-2 with league leaders Arsenal.
Ballard opened the scoring in opposition to the Gunners earlier than Sunderland fell 2-1 behind – after which a last-minute equaliser from Brian Brobbey earned the hosts some extent.
Sunderland grew to become the primary facet within the league to attain a couple of purpose in opposition to Arsenal this season. Mikel Arteta’s facet had conceded simply three targets from 10 league video games earlier than their journey to the Stadium of Gentle.
Talking on his opening purpose, Ballard mentioned: “It was a extremely particular second for me, and a extremely essential purpose as nicely.
“We’re scoring late targets and defending like our lives rely on it.
“We ready for Arsenal like a standard recreation, however clearly the standard is rather a lot increased. It is precisely the sport we thought would occur.
“You’ll be able to in all probability inform that we all the time have a gameplan to win. We got down to win and I believed we executed the gameplan.
“It may have gone both approach so we’re clearly proud of the purpose.”
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