Sunderland 0-0 Man City, Premier League: Citizens Frustrated as Hosts Dig Deep

Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in a Premier League clash that saw both teams create chances but fail to find the breakthrough. Sunderland defended resolutely to extend their unbeaten home run to 10 games, with goalkeeper Robin Roefs producing key saves and the backline frustrating City’s attackers throughout. Manchester City were unable to capitalise on early pressure, including a Bernardo Silva goal ruled out for offside, and saw efforts from Erling Haaland, Savinho, and Josko Gvardiol kept out or off target. The stalemate means City remain four points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, missing an opportunity to close the gap, while Sunderland’s spirited performance earns them a morale-boosting point

Updated on: 2 January 2026 10:51 am

Sunderland vs Man City Premier League-Phil Foden

Manchester City's Phil Foden, center left, and Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Sunderland and Manchester City in Sunderland, England. | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

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Sunderland vs Man City Premier League-Eliezer Mayenda

Sunderland's Eliezer Mayenda, left, and Manchester City's Jeremy Doku in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Sunderland and Manchester City in Sunderland, England. | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

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Sunderland vs Man City Premier League-Rayan Cherki

Manchester City's Rayan Cherki and Sunderland's Dennis Cirkin, left, in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Sunderland and Manchester City in Sunderland, England. | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

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Sunderland vs Man City Premier League-Erling Haaland

Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele and Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Sunderland and Manchester City in Sunderland, England. | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

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Sunderland vs Man City Premier League-Brian Brobbey

Sunderland's Brian Brobbey, left, and Manchester City's Ruben Dias in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Sunderland and Manchester City in Sunderland, England. | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

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Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele, right, in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Sunderland and Manchester City in Sunderland, England. | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP

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Sunderland vs Man City Premier League-Nico Gonzalez

Sunderland's Eliezer Mayenda, left, and Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Sunderland and Manchester City in Sunderland, England. | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP