Arsenal have been denied the chance to make history by a former youth star against Sunderland.

Daniel Ballard fired the Black Cats ahead at the Stadium of Light with an excellent finish that flew past David Raya in the 36th minute. Mikel Arteta told to make one key change as injuries threaten to derail Premier League title bid

Ballard spent 15 years at the Gunners - 12 of which were in the academy - before leaving north London for Sunderland in 2022.

Not only did Arsenal fall behind on Wearside, but they also missed out on the opportunity to make a stunning piece of football history.

Premier League leaders Arsenal could have become the first team in English football to win nine consecutive matches without conceding.

And keeping Sunderland at bay would have ensured club history by

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