Arsenal drew 2-2 with Sunderland in this round of the Premier League's highlight match, with former youth player Ballard scoring a goal.

The Gunner recalled to a team reporter: "I remember when Dan Ballard signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, a person who worked with him told me: 'He will stick his head into the lion's mouth to save himself.' At that time, I was still a little skeptical about him, but now I believe it."