Match Analysis: Player Ratings and Performance Review

**David Raya (6/10):**
Raya was unable to prevent Ballard’s powerful opener, marking the first goal he has conceded since September. He made a spectacular save against the offside Brobbey in the 79th minute, although he was unaware of the offside status. He later demonstrated quick reflexes to collect the ball from the feet of the Dutchman but ultimately conceded again due to Brobbey’s acrobatic effort in the closing moments of the match.

**Jurrien Timber (7/10):**
Despite sustaining a knock in the first half, Timber remained unaffected, showcasing a solid performance both defensively and offensively.

**William Saliba (6/10):**
Saliba missed a significant opportunity by shooting over from 12 yards just before halftime. His distribution continued to be pivotal as Arsenal maintained control over possession.

**Gabriel Magalhaes (5/10):**
Magalhaes struggled to replicate his usual set-piece effectiveness and faced challenges against the more physical Brobbey, especially after the Sunderland striker replaced Wilson Isidor. He was ultimately unable to prevent Brobbey’s late strike.

**Riccardo Calafiori (6/10):**
Calafiori made positive forward movements from left-back but did not pose a significant threat to the opposition.

**Declan Rice (7/10):**
Rice forced the Sunderland goalkeeper, Robin Roefs, into action with a long-range free-kick in the 15th minute. Although he was outmuscled by Ballard for Sunderland’s opening goal, he redeemed himself by winning possession from Le Fee, leading to Saka’s equaliser.

**Martin Zubimendi (8/10):**
Zubimendi received a yellow card for a foul on Wilson Isidor, which contributed to Sunderland’s opening goal. He narrowly missed a low effort shortly after Saka’s strike, rattled the crossbar midway through the second half, and provided an assist for Trossard’s powerful goal.

**Eberechi Eze (6/10):**
Eze had a subdued performance, misplacing a pass that led to a moment of discomfort midway through the first half. He shot straight at Roefs in the 60th minute and was substituted late in the match.

**Bukayo Saka (7/10):**
Saka delivered a well-placed knockdown for Saliba just before halftime and tested Roefs early in the second half before successfully finding the net moments later.

**Mikel Merino (6/10):**
Playing as an improvised striker due to injuries to key players, Merino contributed with an assist for Saka’s equaliser.

**Leandro Trossard (8/10):**
After a quiet first half, Trossard significantly improved his performance post-break. He set up Zubimendi’s near miss shortly after Saka’s goal and struck decisively from 20 yards to give Arsenal the lead.

**Cristian Mosquera (N/A):**
Mosquera replaced Eze for the final minutes of the match.

**Mikel Arteta (5/10):**
Arteta remained composed when Arsenal fell behind in the first half but failed to react to Brobbey’s introduction in the second half, a decision that proved detrimental.