Many would have thought it was going to be an easy match against Sunderland especially they are a candidate for the drop from the Premier League.
However, in the English Premier League nothing is clear cut and as easy as that.
Going to an opponent who were willing to fight throughout the ninety minutes for their survival in the top flight was not easy. It was never easy.
Sunderland away was never easy and with their survival in the Premier League is at stake, the task for Arsene Wenger's men just got tougher.
Three points against WBA at home was a formality, with The Baggies could make the safety in the next few matches. Sunderland were different. They were in the bottom three and a win would lift them nearer to safety.
In the end, they got a draw which was good enough to get them out of the relegation zone on goal difference against Norwich.
Many were saying that some of the Arsenal players were not giving their all especially the internationals.
As much as you hate to admit it, these players already have their eyes on the EURO 2016 finals squads with their respective nations.
Picking up an injury at this juncture would put their place in the squad in jeopardy.
Thus the way they pulling out of challenges was understandable though somewhat disappointing for the paying fans who expect their players to give their all in every match.
So for me, a point from Sunderland managed by Sam Allardyce who was fighting relegation is most welcomed rather than suffering defeat there.
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