Overview
- Manchester City’s draw halted their eight-match winning streak in all competitions and kept them four points behind leaders Arsenal.
- Sunderland extended their strong home record by remaining unbeaten in their first 10 league games on Wearside, having also held Arsenal.
- City struggled for chances as a Bernardo Silva finish was ruled offside, Erling Haaland was contained, and they recorded just two first-half attempts.
- Pep Guardiola introduced Rodri for his first appearance since November 2 and brought back Jeremy Doku, but late chances for Josko Gvardiol could not break the deadlock.
- City next host Chelsea on Sunday after the London club parted with manager Enzo Maresca, while reports link City with a move for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.