SUNDERLAND, United Kingdom, Jan 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a major setback as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Sunderland on Thursday. Pep Guardiola's side would have closed within two points of leaders Arsenal with a win at the Stadium of Light. City's New Year's Day stalemate ruined their eight-match winning run in all competitions. After Arsenal's 4-1 rout of third-placed Aston Villa on Tuesday, second-placed City have surrendered the initiative at the halfway point of the title race. Sunderland are unbeaten in their first 10 home league games this season and have held City and Arsenal to draws on Wearside.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 02, 2026 02:53 UTC