Thu Jan 01 19:30:00 UTC 2026: ## Sunderland Stun City with Stalemate, Extend Home Unbeaten Streak
Sunderland, UK – Sunderland continued their impressive Premier League home form, holding reigning champions Manchester City to a 0-0 draw at the Stadium of Light. The result extends the Black Cats’ unbeaten home record to a remarkable 10 games, leaving City four points behind league leaders Arsenal.
The match was a captivating affair, with both sides creating numerous opportunities. City thought they had an early lead when Bernardo Silva finished off a flicked header from Erling Haaland, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Sunderland responded with chances of their own, with Brian Brobbey and Trai Hume coming close in the first half.
After the break, the game remained open, with Savinho and Eliezer Mayenda threatening for their respective sides. City substitute Josko Gvardiol nearly broke the deadlock in the 74th minute, but his header rattled the post. Sunderland held firm, with goalkeeper Robin Roefs making several crucial saves to deny City’s star-studded attack.
While City dominated possession, Sunderland’s resilience and counter-attacking threat kept Pep Guardiola’s side at bay. The draw sees Sunderland remain in seventh place, continuing their strong start to the season.
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