Leandro Trossard did something for the first time ever in an Arsenal shirt during Sunderland draw

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Leandro Trossard’s terrific goal against Sunderland deserved to be the match-winner, but Arsenal were forced to settle for a draw. 

There was late drama at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland scored a 94th-minute equaliser to bring Arsenal’s winning streak to a close.

It was a moment of despair for the Gunners, as David Raya failed to clear the ball from danger, allowing Brian Brobbey to score to share the points.

Mikel Arteta was devastated that Arsenal conceded twice against Sunderland, and Trossard would’ve felt similarly, as his 74th-minute goal really deserved match-winner status.

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Leandro Trossard accomplished Arsenal career first against Sunderland

Trossard pulled off some impressive passages of play against Sunderland, but without a doubt, his best action of the evening was to score a sublime strike to give Arsenal the lead.

Out of nowhere, the Belgian wriggled into space and fired a venomous shot on goal, one that goalkeeper Robin Roefs had no chance of keeping out.

The 30-year-old soaked in the love he received from his teammates and fans after he scored, but what he might not’ve realised in that moment was that he ended a four-year drought.

For the first time since 2021, and therefore the first time in an Arsenal shirt, Trossard scored a Premier League goal from outside of the box.

The incredible strike ended the forward’s run of 33 consecutive Premier League goals scored from inside the box, and what a way to bring the wait to an end.

Trossard was one of Arsenal’s best players against Sunderland

Despite experiencing form that’s hot and cold at Arsenal, Trossard is thought of as one of the Gunners’ most underrated players.

The 2023 signing’s performance against Sunderland showed why he must never be overlooked in the Arsenal squad, as his influence was one of the strongest on the pitch.

Trossard’s goal earned the headlines from his individual performance, but his time on the pitch didn’t begin and end there.

The Belgium international chipped in with five defensive contributions and was assured with his distribution, completing 90% of his attempted passes.

It was a delightful performance from Trossard and one that could’ve only been bettered with three points.