Sharqi Sparks City Rally as Manchester City Crush Sunderland to Narrow the Gap
6 December 2025
Match Day Recap
Manchester City surged in the late stages of the season, with Rayan Sharqi shining as City defeated Sunderland 3-0 at the Etihad in the 15th round of the Premier League.
Sharqi, speaking after the win, said he was very proud and that the team had worked hard for weeks, praising the balance between solid defense and decisive attacking play. He added that when he plays with Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, and Omar Marmoush, it is crucial to supply them with quality passes.
He also hailed Foden as a fantastic player who works for the team and runs for it.
On the importance of the opening goal, he noted that defending with ten players in the box is hard, and the moment was unbelievable for Ruben Dias; the team is excited for the run-in and feels prepared for the final stages.
With this win, City narrowed the gap to Arsenal to two points, moving to 31 points and second place in the standings.
Punchlines for the road: City’s defense is so tight that even the offside trap sends a group chat message. City’s momentum is growing so fast that Arsenal might need a map to locate the top of the table again.
