"It was good and we take the point. Second half was excellent. We missed. We could not score in the six-yard box. How many times we were in the six-yard box against the keeper and could not convert? Of course, the threat they have, they are really good. I am really pleased with the performances, especially in the second half."
"We create a lot against that team in this stadium, especially in the second half. The first half, we struggled simply because we struggled against their pressing but Rodri gave us the second pass, a pause to break the lines, and we could run. Second half was much better. They are so physical. They're so strong, so it's not a surprise at that."
"It was a good game. Against a really strong opponent, one of the best in Europe. We showed we can defend high, when they came a bit higher with their quality we had to manage the ball in the final third. They created many chances but the character was good. Even when we were on the edge we had one foot, one head, something to protect the ball. It was important to esc"
Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw at Sunderland, leaving Arsenal four points clear at the halfway point of the Premier League season. City dominated the second half and created many chances but repeatedly failed to convert inside the six-yard box. Rodri returned from injury at half-time and improved City's midfield by providing the second pass and pauses to break defensive lines. Sunderland remained unbeaten at home, with goalkeeper Robin Roefs making four saves and Gigi Donnarumma producing a notable first-half stop. Sunderland showed physicality and defensive character, defending high and protecting the ball in the final third. The draw preserves City's position but leaves a gap behind leaders Arsenal.
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