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Liverpool required an injury-time goal to avoid a morale-sapping defeat to Arsenal on Sunday in a Premier League match that exposed both teams frailties as they struggle to bridge the gap to the top four.Wearing a bandage to cover up a nasty head wound, Martin Skrtel leapt high at a corner to score a powerful header in the seventh minute of stoppage time and rescue a 2-2 draw for 10-man Liverpool at Anfield.Liverpool dominated the game but again lacked a cutting edge in the continued absence of injured striker Daniel Sturridge, with Philippe Coutinhos 45th-minute opener the only reward for its effervescent build-up play until Skrtels late intervention.Despite being overrun, Arsenal came from behind through goals by France internationals Mathieu Debuchy and Olivier Giroud from the teams first two efforts on target. The visitors should have gone on to take maximum points because Liverpool substitute Fabio Borini was sent off at the start of second-half stoppage time for two quick bookings.Theres no doubt we deserved to win the game, our performance level was outstanding, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said. Our performance today was better than when we won here last (season) 5-1.Last seasons runner-up, Liverpool is in 10th place and nine points behind fourth-place West Ham heading toward the mid-point of the season.A late goal was decisive in Sundays other game, with Adam Johnson volleying home a 90th-minute winner for Sunderland in a 1-0 victory at northeast rival Newcastle. It sealed an unprecedented fourth straight derby win for Sunderland.It makes it a very special Christmas for us, said Sunderland manager Gus Poyet, whose team climbed four points clear of the relegation zone.Arsenals fragility in defence and central midfield continues to be a worry for manager Arsene Wenger, who has masterminded 17 straight seasons of Champions League football for the London club. Another top-four finish is expected, even though Arsenal is four points behind West Ham heading into the busy period of fixtures over the festive period.Its a point we are happy to take, Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini said, but we had the chance to win this game.Coutinhos goal, a low shot that went in off the post from the edge of the box, was the least Liverpool deserved from a dominant first half but Arsenal managed to go into halftime level thanks to Debuchys deflected header following a free kick.The second half started with Skrtel needing lengthy treatment after being stamped on the head by Giroud — the reason where there was nine minutes of injury time, in which Skrtel scored the equalizer.Giroud inflicted more pain on Liverpool by steering in Santi Cazorlas cross in the 64th but Arsenal could not hold on, even after Borini was dismissed for two yellow cards inside three minutes.We are disappointed to give a goal away with a free header from a corner, Wenger said.Johnson finished off a length-of-the-field counterattack with a volley inside the near post, scoring at St. James Park for the third season — each of them in wins for Sunderland.They must hate me here, he said.Since ending Chelseas unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 win on Dec. 6, Newcastle has lost three straight games. 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"Ricky has a partial tear (in) a muscle in his shoulder thats called the teres major, Milanovich said. "Ive been informed thats not part of the rotator cuff. "Hes going to be out approximately six weeks. It could be a couple of weeks less or a couple of weeks more depending on he responds to his rehab." The teres major muscle is located in the back of the shoulder. It helps rotate and extend the arm and damaging it causes pain in the back of the shoulder, back and upper arm. Fortunately, Ray wont require surgery. But Toronto (5-3) -- which tops the East Division ahead of Hamilton (4-4) and Montreal (3-5) -- will be minus its offensive catalyst for an important stretch that includes a home-and-home series with the Alouettes and a western road trip to Regina, Calgary and Edmonton before hosting the arch-rival Ticats on Oct. 4. "Pressure is what you make (of) it," Collaros said. "As long as were prepared as a team and Im prepared I think we all feel comfortable out there. "We have a big home-and-away series with Montreal . . . we just have to get after it this week and be ready." Ray missed three late-season starts last year with a knee injury before returning to lead Toronto on its Grey Cup march. "Hopefully we get a similar result," Milanovich said. "Its part of the game, theres injuries in the sport of football and I have faith Zach, Trevor (Harris) and Josh (Portis) will go out there and win games for us. "Obviously its the quarterback and its a different piece of the puzzle you have to replace but all teams prepare for this." The six-foot, 216-pound Collaros is anxious to be Torontos starter for the foreseeable future. "Its not a good thing that had to happen under these circumstances," he said. "But I look forward to leading this team these next few weeks." Collaros certainly has big shoes to fill. Ray has completed 148-of-189 passes (78.3 per cent) this season for 1,824 yards with 15 TDs and no interceptions. Ray was especially sharp in his four last starts, completing 69-of-79 passes (87.3 per cent) for 907 yards and nine TDs before his injury. Toronto boasts the CFLs top passing attack (320.6 yards per game) and is third in scoring, averaging 30.5 points. But the offence has struggled establishing the run as Torontos ground attack is ranked last in the CFL (82.5 yards). That somethinng Milanovich wants to improve upon regardless of whos at quarterback.dddddddddddd Collaros was impressive in his CFL starting debut. After a full week of practice replacing an injured Ray (knee), Collaros completed 21-of-25 passes for 253 yards and three TDs while adding 28 yards rushing July 30 in 38-12 home win over B.C. Pressed into action versus Calgary with little prep time, Collaros finished 16-of-26 passing for 221 yards with an interception -- Torontos first this season. "Last week really wasnt as much a function of him," Milanovich said. "One of the things I thought that hurt us against Calgary was we didnt run it very well or very often so we put pressure on Zach to drop back and make plays. "The one thing Ive talked to him about is just protecting the ball outside the pocket. Youre going to throw an interception now and then, I can live with those, just make sure youve got two hands on the ball at all times." Milanovich will give Collaros ample opportunity to lead Torontos offence. "Ive told Zach the same thing I did against B.C., which was its his game, theres no quick hook," Milanovich said. "Im not waiting for him to make a mistake to put someone else in. "Now if Zach were to not play well for an extended period of time wed always have to do whats best for the team but its his game. I dont anticipate that happening." Those are reassuring words for the former Cincinnati Bearcats star. "It makes you feel good to know they trust you," Collaros said. "I think thats a product of me coming to work every day and knowing what were supposed to do whether Im playing or not." Milanovich said Torontos offensive gameplan will change with Collaros at the helm. The 24-year-old is a much better runner than Ray and the Argos want to take advantage of that. "A lot of the principles are still the same but we may move him around a bit more, we may ask him to do some quarterback runs which makes it more difficult for a defence to have to defend the run," Milanovich said. "His mobility is obviously a lot different than Rickys and well do our best to take advantage of his strengths." Many CFL teams are rotating quarterbacks in games this season to create on-field mismatches and throw opposing defences a curve. When Ray suffered a knee injury July 19 in a 35-19 road win over Winnipeg, Milanovich alternated both Collaros and Harris but isnt looking to do the same this time around. "I wont say I will never do it but generally I like to give the ball to one guy and let him go, Milanovich said. "Coming off the bench as a backup quarterback is one of the hardest things I think there is to do in sports because you dont get any reps and youre cold and then youre asked to go in and win a game. "But thats what youre paid to do and I think Zach will embrace the fact hes going to get a full week of reps." ' ' '