Manchester City missed the chance to go back within two points of leaders Arsenal as Sunderland held out for a goalless draw to maintain their unbeaten record at the Stadium of Light.

Arsenal’s 4-1 victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday left City needing to win to keep pace with them but Regis Le Bris’ side doggedly withstood their second-half pressure in an absorbing encounter which featured vital saves from both goalkeepers.

Robin Roefs thwarted Erling Haaland from one of only two City shots in the first half, then produced similarly impressive stops to deny Savinho and substitute Josko Gvardiol after the interval.