England striker Darren Bent fired title-chasing Arsenal to a first defeat in 14 games as Sunderland battled their way to victory
England striker Darren Bent fired title-chasing Arsenal to a first defeat in 14 games as Sunderland battled their way to victory.
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Floored! Sunderland's Darren Bent (in red) beats Arsenal 'keeper Manuel Almunia (in yellow) to score in an English Premiership match between at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England on Saturday. Sunderland won 1-0. pic/AFP |
Bent struck 19 minutes from time to seal a tight contest after the Gunners failed to make the most of the possession they enjoyed at the Stadium of Light.
It might have been different had 'keeper Marton Fulop not denied Tomas Rosicky with a vital fifth-minute save or had referee Alan Wiley pointed to the penalty spot after substitute Carlos Vela went down in the box in injury time.
But the Black Cats battled all the way to the whistle to condemn the visitors to defeat for the first time since September 12.
