Premier League leader Arsenal conceded its first goal in 881 minutes and then again in stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Sunderland on Saturday, a result that potentially breathes new life into the title race.

Brian Brobbey's goal in the fourth minute of added-on time ended Arsenal's winning run of five matches in the league — and 10 in all competitions — that had been built on one of the stingiest defenses English soccer has seen in a generation.

Arsenal hadn't let in a goal since Sept. 28 — nine games ago — before its former academy player, Dan Ballard, lashed in the opener for Sunderland in the 36th minute at the Stadium of Light.

“I felt a pain in my tummy,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. “I don't want to concede any goals.”

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