Manchester Metropolis misplaced floor to Arsenal within the Premier League title race after they had been held by a spirited and superbly-drilled Sunderland aspect on the Stadium of Mild.
Pep Guardiola’s aspect appeared the extra seemingly aspect to interrupt the impasse within the second half with substitute Josko Gvardiol hitting the publish, however the Black Cats had been all the time a risk on the break as they deservedly maintained their unbeaten dwelling file.
Erling Haaland was shut out as Metropolis dropped factors to go away Arsenal 4 factors clear on the midway stage of the season.
Guardiola noticed winger Savinho, who has been linked with a move this month, go off with an damage however was in a position to welcome again Rodri within the second half.
Trai Hume glanced a header over earlier than the break and Savinho and Eliezer Mayenda each went shut within the second half earlier than substitute Gvardiol hit the publish with 16 minutes of regular time to go.
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Each side are subsequent in motion on Sunday, when Sunderland journey to Tottenham (15:00 GMT) and Metropolis host Chelsea (17:30).
Sunderland workforce vs Manchester Metropolis
Sunderland defender Dan Ballard was injured, so left-back Dennis Cirkin began once more and Nordi Mukiele continued at centre-back.
Ahead Eliezer Mayenda changed Chris Rigg of their one change from their 1-1 draw at dwelling to Leeds United 4 days earlier.
Luke O’Nien returned on the bench following a three-game ban for being despatched off within the 3-0 defeat at Metropolis on December 6, and centre-back Aji Alese had a shoulder damage.
Reinildo Mandava was on the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 with Mozambique, as had been midfielder Habib Diarra with Senegal, ahead Bertrand Traore as Burkina Faso captain and winger Chemsdine Talbi, representing Morocco.
Defender or midfielder Noah Sadiki and left-back Arthur Masuaku had been on the match with DR Congo.
Sunderland beginning XI: Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete, Dennis Cirkin, Eliezer Mayenda, Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Price, Lutsharel Geertruida, Simon Adingra, Brian Brobbey
Sunderland substitutes: Anthony Patterson, Dan Neil, Chris Rigg, Luke O’Nien, Romaine Mundle, Wilson Isidor, Leo Hjelde, Harrison Jones, Tymur Tutierov
Man Metropolis workforce vs Sunderland
Metropolis changed Josko Gvardiol with Nathan Ake in defence and Tijjani Reijnders with Savinho in midfield.
Midfielder Mateo Kovacic remained out with an ankle damage. Midfielder Oscar Bobb (hamstring), winger Jeremy Doku (ankle) and centre-back John Stones had been anticipated to return this month.
Algeria wideman Rayan Ait-Nouri and Egypt ahead Omar Marmoush had been on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Manchester Metropolis beginning XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Nico O’Reilly, Bernardo Silva, Savinho, Nico Gonzalez, Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland
Man Metropolis substitutes: James Trafford, Tijjani Reijnders, Jeremy Doku, Rodri, Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov, Divine Mukasa, Rico Lewis, Reigan Heskey
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Elsewhere on New Yr’s Day, Liverpool had been focusing on a fourth straight win when Leeds United headed to Anfield and Crystal Palace had been searching for a primary victory in six matches in all competitions when Fulham, who had received their earlier three league video games, visited Selhurst Park.
Below-pressure supervisor Thomas Frank then took Tottenham to Brentford, who the Dane left in June to affix Spurs, in one other goalless draw.
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Sunderland 0-0 Man Metropolis
