Premier League
Jan 1, 2015 at 3pm UK
3-2
Reaction
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Frank Lampard loan extension the best decision for everyone'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes that Frank Lampard's loan extension at the Etihad until the end of the season is "the best decision for everyone".
Jan 1, 17:51
Gus Poyet stands by defensive tactics against Manchester City
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet believes that his side were not good enough to play open football against Manchester City in the Black Cats' 3-2 defeat.
Jan 1, 17:41
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City played against 10 defenders'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini criticises Sunderland for their overly defensive display during their Premier League clash on Thursday.
Jan 1, 17:29
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole rates all of the players involved in Manchester City's 3-2 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League on New Year's Day.
Analysis
Sports Mole provides an analysis of Manchester City's slender 3-2 victory over travelling Sunderland in the Premier League on New Year's Day.
Match Report
Manchester City secure a 3-2 win against Sunderland in Thursday afternoon's Premier League clash at the Etihad.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live coverage as Manchester City welcome travelling Sunderland to the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on New Year's Day.
HT Report
Manchester City fail to break the deadlock in the first half as their Premier League clash against Sunderland is goalless at the break.
Team News
Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero is given his second Premier League start in between the sticks for Thursday's clash against Sunderland at the Etihad.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Sunderland as the title-chasing hosts attempt to begin 2015 with three home points.
Head to Head
Dec 3, 2014 7.45pm
Apr 16, 2014 7.45pm
Mar 2, 2014 2pm
Final
Man City
3-1
Sunderland
Nov 10, 2013 2.05pm
Jul 27, 2013 1.30pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Sunderland's Santiago Vergini: 'We have to alter our approach'
Sunderland defender Santiago Vergini insists that his side will have to change their approach against Manchester City following their hammering in their earlier clash.
Jan 1, 12:34
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany to miss Sunderland clash
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is to miss his side's visit of Sunderland in the Premier League through injury.
Dec 31, 13:11
David Silva: 'Manchester City must not lose focus against strugglers'
David Silva believes that Manchester City must not lose focus against smaller teams after they wasted a two-goal advantage against Burnley.
Dec 31, 05:57
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini may not gamble on fitness of Yaya Toure
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini admits that he is unsure whether Yaya Toure and Vincent Kompany will be fit for their New Year's Day clash against Sunderland.
Dec 29, 07:05
rhs 2.0
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 23 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 56 | 21 | 35 | 56 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 49 | 22 | 27 | 50 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 47 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 47 | 31 | 16 | 43 |
| 5 | Manchester CityMan City | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 48 | 35 | 13 | 41 |
| 6 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 41 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 28 | 13 | 40 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 37 |
| 9 | Fulham | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 36 | 32 | 4 | 36 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 34 |
| 11 | Brentford | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 31 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 30 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 29 |
| 14 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 27 |
| 15 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29 | 46 | -17 | 27 |
| 16 | Everton | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 26 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 52 | -18 | 19 |
| 18 | Leicester CityLeicester | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 25 | 53 | -28 | 17 |
| 19 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 24 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 49 | -27 | 16 |
| 20 | Southampton | 24 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 54 | -36 | 9 |
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