Captain Ruben Dias led from the front as Pep Guardiola's team cranked up the pressure on Arsenal with victory over Sunderland

Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Robin Roefs. Attempt saved. Jérémy Doku (Manchester City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Robin Roefs (Sunderland). Assisted by Nico González.

Manchester City's centre backs Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol struck less than four minutes apart in the first half in a 3-0 thrashing of Sunderland that tightened the Premier League title race and kept the pressure firmly on leaders Arsenal.

The Premier League title race has been blown open after Arsenal conceded in stoppage time and lost at Aston Villa 2-1.

Sunderland has to earn as many Premier League points as possible, with several tough fixtures ahead, and an away match against fierce rivals Manchester City presents a challenging opportunity to pull off an upset.

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are determined to keep hold of James Trafford amid talk of the England international wanting to leave the club in 2026.The goalkeeper situation at the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City blow the Premier League title race wide open - capitalising on leaders Arsenal's defeat by comfortably beating Sunderland at Etihad Stadium.