Premier League begins year with goal-shy drawsAFP, LONDONManchester City FC trail Arsenal FC by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland AFC’s unbeaten home record in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, while Liverpool FC were also held by Leeds United FC. City had won eight consecutive games to end last year and cut the gap on the Gunners to just two points. Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol, center, leaps for the ball against Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida, right, in Sunderland, England, on Thursday. “It’s a mystery,” City manager Pep Guardiola said on his side’s inability to score. Crystal Palace FC manager Oliver Glasner said his depleted side are in “survival mode” after a 1-1 draw against Fulham FC extended their winless run to six games.

Source: Taipei Times January 02, 2026 17:13 UTC