Overview
- Manchester City were held 0-0 at the Stadium of Light, halting an eight-game winning run in all competitions at the halfway point of the Premier League season.
- Sunderland extended their unbeaten home record to 10 league matches through disciplined defending and resolute organization.
- Goalkeeper Robin Roefs produced key stops to deny Erling Haaland, Savinho and substitute Josko Gvardiol during sustained second-half pressure.
- Fine margins told as Bernardo Silva’s sixth-minute strike was ruled offside and Gvardiol later struck the outside of the post before seeing another effort blocked.
- Rodri and Jeremy Doku returned from injury layoffs for City, who next host Chelsea on Sunday.