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City’s Ironclad Run Crashes Sunderland 3-0, Tightening Premier League Title Chase

6 December 2025

City’s Ironclad Run Crashes Sunderland 3-0, Tightening Premier League Title Chase
City extend unbeaten run against promoted sides with a 3-0 victory over Sunderland.

Match Report

Manchester City extended their strong record against promoted teams by defeating Sunderland 3-0 at home on Saturday, in round 15.

The victory narrowed the gap with Arsenal to two points, leaving City on 31 points in second place.

Skaoka noted City have gone 27 matches without defeat against promoted sides.

During that iron streak, City collected 25 wins and two draws.

The game featured Foden assisting the second to his teammate Josko Gvardiol, before he sealed the third with a header.

Skaoka also recorded Foden scoring with a header for the fourth time in the Premier League, and twice this season.

His previous headers came against Tottenham in 2019, Brentford in 2024, and Manchester United in 2025.

Opta highlighted Foden's involvement in six goals in his last three City appearances, five goals and one assist.

The result keeps City's promise of entertaining football, plus more reasons to monitor their iron-clad march, because legends love sniper punchlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score?

Manchester City defeated Sunderland 3-0.

How did the result affect Manchester City's position in the table?

City moved to 31 points, two behind Arsenal in second place.

Who assisted the second goal and who scored the third?

Foden assisted Josko Gvardiol for the second; Foden scored the third with a header.