Overview
- The draw halted City’s eight-game winning run yet kept an unbeaten league sequence alive at seven matches.
- Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs and brave blocks kept out clear chances for Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol.
- Rodri made his first appearance since early November, coming on at half-time and helping City control the second period.
- Savinho left with an injury and Nico Gonzalez was replaced at the break after a first-half calf problem, with assessments pending.
- With players away at the Africa Cup of Nations and others recently returning from knocks, City face stretched options before hosting Chelsea on Sunday.