Manchester City don move reach just two points behind Arsenal for Premier League table after dem beat 10-man Sunderland 3-0 for Etihad Stadium.
Earlier, Arsenal lose 2-1 to Aston Villa, push Man City temporarily go third. But Pep Guardiola men take advantage sharp-sharp, grab second place back with clean three-goal performance as Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Phil Foden all enter scoresheet.
City now dey two points behind Arsenal after 15 matches, while Sunderland drop to seventh after dem collect their fourth league defeat—still, e don be fantastic season for the newly-promoted Black Cats.
TPB Verdict
Man City no get choice—dem must use Arsenal slip well, and dem do am with full professionalism. Even more impressive: three goals and Haaland no score. People don dey yarn say City rely on am too much, but today show say the whole squad fit carry weight.
City don now win three Premier League matches back-to-back and dem dey smell Arsenal neck as festive fixtures dey near.
For Sunderland, Luke O’Nien late red card no help matters. Na setback, but their season still dey shine—dem fit still chase top-half finish confidently.
Man City vs Sunderland Highlights
Ruben Dias Goal – 31st min (Man City 1-0 Sunderland)
Dias smash thunderbolt from outside box enter top corner—centre-back or striker? Nobody sabi again.
Josko Gvardiol Goal – 35th min (Man City 2-0 Sunderland)
Gvardiol rise like giant, nod ball with power enter net. Sunderland begin shake.
Phil Foden Goal – 65th min (Man City 3-0 Sunderland)
Foden head home one sweet cross from Cherki. Ball no even get chance to think twice.
Luke O’Nien Red Card – 93rd min
VAR send am go house after bad tackle on Matheus Nunes. Sunderland finish with 10 men.
Man of the Match – Rayan Cherki
Cherki torment Sunderland from start to finish. One rabona assist for Foden, one assist for Dias, five successful dribbles, 88% pass accuracy—complete nuisance for defenders.
Man City vs Sunderland Match Stats
Possession: Man City 63% – 37% Sunderland
Shots: Man City 18 – 8 Sunderland
Shots on target: Man City 6 – 1 Sunderland
Corners: Man City 6 – 5 Sunderland
Fouls: Man City 9 – 10 Sunderland
What Next?
Man City go now face Real Madrid for Bernabeu on Wednesday night for Champions League action before returning to Premier League duty against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Sunderland go aim bounce back when dem welcome Newcastle United for Tyne–Wear derby next Sunday—serious rivalry dey load.
