Ballard's special moment helps Sunderland make their point

Dan Ballard admitted his goal against Arsenal was a 'really special moment' as the Sunderland defender delivered one of the standout performances of his Premier League career in the 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light.

- by James Copley

The centre-back, who came through Arsenal's academy before moving to Wearside, opened the scoring with a composed finish before later providing the flick-on that led to Brian Brobbey's dramatic 94th-minute equaliser.

Reflecting on the occasion, Ballard said it was an evening he will remember for a long time.

"It was a really special moment for me, and a really important goal with the timing of the game," he said after Sunderland's 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.

"I was delighted with it, and thank God we backed it up in the end with a point to show for it."