Manchester City held by Sunderland
Manchester City missed the chance to move back within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal, after a goalless draw with Sunderland.
Pep Guardiola's side was left frustrated at the Stadium of Light, where it controlled large periods of the contest, but was unable to break down the stubborn hosts.
Bernardo Silva thought he had broken the deadlock when he volleyed home from close range in the sixth minute. However, the City skipper was offside as he latched onto Erling Haaland's flick from a Rayan Cherki corner.
Gianluigi Donnarumma denied Brian Brobbey at the other end after the Sunderland striker had outmuscled Ruben Dias, but the visitors continued to carry the greater attacking threat.
Erling Haaland shot straight at Robin Roefs, with the Black Cats goalkeeper also denying Savinho and Josko Gvardiol from close range.
Gvardiol hit the post with a looping volley over his shoulder, while he saw a late opportunity blocked by Lutsharel Geertruida, as Sunderland held out to maintain its unbeaten Premier League home record this season.
