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Match Report
City held to goalless draw at Sunderland to begin 2026](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/sunderland-away-premier-league-january-2026-match-report-63902885)
Pep Guardiola’s side were held to our first goalless draw of the season by the high-flying Black Cats, who are yet to taste defeat at home this term.
Erling Haaland had our best chance of the first half, seeing his right-footed strike saved by Robin Roefs.
Savinho came even closer a few minutes after the break, clearing the bar from a few yards out after latching on to a low Rayan Cherki cross.
Substitute Josko Gvardiol was then at the heart of things, coming close twice.
His first effort was a glancing header saved by Roefs before a hooked effort from 12 yards out clipped the outside of the post.
Sunderland had opportunities of their own, but Gianluigi Donnarumma and a determined City defence held firm.
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