Manchester City's Premier League title aspirations faced a significant setback with a 0-0 draw against Sunderland. The stalemate leaves City four points behind leaders Arsenal, ending their eight-match winning streak. Despite creating chances, including a disallowed goal and a close call from Haaland, City were frustrated by Sunderland's strong defensive performance. This result allows Arsenal to maintain their lead at the halfway point of the title race, with City looking to regroup against Chelsea next.