Premier League – Matchday 19 – 01/01/26 – 9:00 PM
Manchester City started 2026 on a false note. In a wonderful match in Sunderland, Jeremy Doku and co. settle for a point after a scoreless draw.
At Manchester City, Jeremy Doku was again in the match selection after a few weeks of injuries. The Red Devil started on the bench and saw how both teams fought each other with an open mind.
Brobbey forgot to score face to face with Donnarumma, on the other side it was Haaland who aimed the best City chance straight at Sunderland keeper Roefs.
In a wonderful second half, Manchester City systematically increased the pressure. Savinho immediately made the visitors’ intentions clear with two huge chances at the start, but the Brazilian lacked killer instinct in front of goal and was replaced by Doku moments later.
With the Belgian between the lines, City posed even more of a threat, although they also continued to watch out for the counters of an eager Sunderland, who certainly did not dig in.
The best chances remained for the visitors. Doku made himself noticed with a clever action and a strong shot, which hit Sunderland defender Mukiele full in the face. Fellow substitute Gvardiol also got the ball but could not get past a strong goalkeeping Roefs.
Sunderland remains unbeaten at home this season with a 0-0 score.
The attempt is saved by Robin Roefs (Sunderland), who does not give away a rebound.
Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City) scores…
Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) kicks on goal, but his shot goes wide.
Rayan Cherki (Manchester City) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland).
An extra 4 minutes will be added.
Phil Foden (Manchester City) manages to score, but his shot is blocked.
Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City) manages to score, but his shot is blocked.
Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on the opponent.
Save from Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City), who manages to parry the ball while diving.
Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) scores…
Bad luck for Manchester City, as Joško Gvardiol’s shot hits the post.
Bad luck for Manchester City, as Joško Gvardiol’s shot hits the post.
Manchester City gets a free kick. Trai Hume (Sunderland) took down an opponent.
Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City) puts his head on the ball, but he cannot frame it.
Rayan Cherki takes the corner for Manchester City. He drops the ball centrally in front of goal.
