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Shearer: The Gunners will not face a tougher game this season and Sunderland deserve this point

10:29am, 10 November 2025【Football】

November 9th: In the 11th round of the Premier League, Sunderland tied Arsenal 2-2. In this regard, Alan Shearer accepted an interview with the media.

Alan Shearer said: "Ballard perfectly embodied Sunderland's performance in this game. His aggressiveness and ability to stop Arsenal's attack were outstanding. They were really difficult to deal with, and there are countless examples of him and his teammates working hard. Arsenal will not face a more difficult game this season, and Sunderland fully deserves this 1 point."

Former Arsenal striker Theo Walcott said Said: "Sunderland played very fiercely today, but it was within the rules of the game, except for Ballard's foul on Merino in the penalty area in the first half."

"They were well organized. I didn't expect them to last 90 minutes. There is a reason why Sunderland can survive in this league. The Stadium of Light is not an easy place to play. This is the most panicked I have seen Gabriel and Saliba this season."