Manchester City no fit score as dem draw 0-0 with Sunderland for Stadium of Light on Thursday, wey don give Arsenal advantage for top of Premier League.
E look like Bernardo Silva don score early after set-piece, but offside call cancel am. First half Sunderland dominate, and Brian Brobbey miss big chance before 20th minute.
Second half City try press, Josko Gvardiol get chance for header after hour mark, but Robin Roefs make superb save. Despite more chances, City no fit break Sunderland defense.
Result leave dem second with 41 points, four points behind Arsenal. Sunderland end up seventh with 29 points, just one behind Manchester United and Chelsea.
TPB Verdict
City survive heavy pressure first half, Donnarumma and Sunderland finishing no help dem. Pep Guardiola sabi say three points dey important after Arsenal win against Aston Villa, but failure fit shake confidence.
January transfer window fit bring Antoine Semenyo, wey fit boost City. Sunderland coach Regis Le Bris go dey happy with performance, especially as many stars dey AFCON.
Highlights
- 6th min: Bernardo Silva (Man City) offside goal – Haaland cross reach Silva, but offside call cancel am.
- 19th min: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) chance – Shrugs off Ruben Dias, shot at Donnarumma but blocked.
- 65th min: Robin Roefs (Sunderland) save – Gvardiol header parried over bar. Big save!
Man of the Match
Omar Alderete (Sunderland) dey key for Sunderland defense. E lead for clearances (11), second for interceptions (3), and joint top for defensive contributions (17).
Match Stats
- Possession: Sunderland 32% – 68% Manchester City
- Shots: Sunderland 10 – 14 Manchester City
- Shots on Target: Sunderland 4 – 4 Manchester City
- Corners: Sunderland 3 – 5 Manchester City
- Fouls: Sunderland 9 – 6 Manchester City
Next Fixtures
Sunderland go play away vs Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, then Brentford three days later. Manchester City return Etihad for clash vs Chelsea, then face Brighton & Hove Albion on January 7.
