The Premier League's New Year's Day fixtures saw a goal drought with three 0-0 draws, notably Manchester City's stalemate at Sunderland. This result leaves City four points behind leaders Arsenal. Liverpool also drew 0-0 at home to Leeds, and Brentford held Tottenham. Fulham secured a 1-1 draw with a late equalizer. Sunderland's strong defensive performance earned them a point against City, extending their unbeaten home record against top teams.