""Two different halves," said City captain Bernardo Silva after the game. "In the first half we didn't play that well. We didn't control the counter as well as we should. "We attacked a bit too quick - we didn't move them to find spaces. Second half we had a lot more chances and today was one of those days we couldn't finish them. "We are not happy because we wanted better than this.""
""If you look at Sunderland's home record I think it's a point well-earned," former Manchester City defender Steph Houghton said on BBC Match of the Day. "They [City] will overall be disappointed because of the chances they created but if you look at the likes of Arsenal and Aston Villa, to go there and get a point, we are half way through the season, there is a long, long way to go.""
The Premier League title chase tightened as Arsenal sit four points clear after Manchester City's goalless draw at Sunderland. City dominated possession (67%) and registered 14 shots but failed to break down a resolute Sunderland defence in near-freezing conditions at the Stadium of Light. The match remained entertaining with chances for both sides and growing confidence among home supporters as Sunderland preserved an impressive unbeaten home record. City expressed disappointment at missed chances and the inability to finish. The result leaves a long season ahead with little margin for error among the leading contenders.
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