Arsenal 0 - 0 Sunderland
Arsene Wenger’s side entertained an improving Sunderland side at the Emirates. New signing Andrey Arshavin made the starting line up whilst Ricky Sbragia once again looked to in-form Kenwyne Jones to fire on all cylinders.
It was the Russian who made the first impression producing a fine save from Marton Fulop from 20 yards. Anton Ferdinand nearly topped it a couple of minutes later producing an equally good stop from Manuel Almunia. The keepers were on top in a tetchy first half during which both Keiran Richardson and Samir Nasri were booked.
Arshavin was replaced by Carlos Vela after an hour but he couldn’t assist the Gunners to break down Sunderland’s resolute defending. The Black Cats settled back to defend what they had and a Robin van Persie free-kick aside, only Vela’s mis-hit and hurried efforts from Gallas and van Persie in injury time even partly troubled Fulop in the Sunderland goal.
The boos that greeted the final whistle and Arsenal’s third successive league draw told the story. Sunderland fans head back up to the North East happy but Arsenal remain two wins behind fourth-placed Aston Villa and Wenger‘s Boys must find the winning way again if Champions League football is to be theirs next season.
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