Sunderland’s trip to the Etihad on Saturday ended in a 3‑0 defeat, a reminder of the gulf between an ambitious mid-table side and the elite of the Premier League.
After an impressive week that included a 3‑2 comeback win over Bournemouth and a hard-fought point at Anfield against Liverpool, Régis Le Bris’ side knew they faced a stern test against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City — and ultimately, the visitors were outclassed.
