EPL 2016/17: Sunderland 0-2 Manchester City, 5 Talking Points

Modified Mar 06, 2017 03:14 GMT

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Leroy Sane of Manchester City (R) celebrates scoring his sides second goal with John Stones of Manchester City (L) during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light on March 5, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) — Manchester City are now just a point behind second-placed Tottenham Hotspur

#5 Manchester City win comfortably in a tricky fixture

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Adnan Januzaj of Sunderland (C) attempts to escape the Manchester City defence during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light on March 5, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) — Before this game, City had lost last three out of four league games against Sunderland on their home turf

When Sunderland looked threatening at the start of the game, City displayed patience and experience of the highest order. When the hosts had a number of men behind the ball, City interchanged passes quickly and caused havoc at the back for Sunderland.

They took their chances well and earned all three points in a tricky away tie against the Black Cats.

In the last five league fixtures between these two teams at the Stadium of Light, City have lost twice at this stadium, under Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini.

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