Arsenal vs Sunderland - player ratings

 

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Close: Giroud drew a fine save from Pantilimon as Arsenal pressed in the second period
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James Benge21 May 2015

Standard Sport assesses the individual performances from Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Sunderland at Emirates Stadium.

The Black Cats secured their Premier League survival after manning the barricades to tough out draw at Emirates Stadium, for whom a point was enough to all but seal third place and a spot in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday.

The battle to avoid relegation is now a straight shootout between Hull City and 17th-place Newcastle United, who are two points better off heading into Sunday's final round.

Hull are at home to Manchester United while Newcastle host West Ham.

Sunderland needed a point to ensure their top flight status and defended like their lives depended on it to move up to 15th, four points clear of Hull City in the final relegation place.

It was a frustrating evening for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal, who are now unable to catch Manchester City in second, but are three points clear of fourth placed Manchester United with a comfortably superior goal difference.

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