SUNDERLAND suffered their heaviest defeat of the season as they crashed to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

The Black Cats conceded two goals in the space of four minutes towards the end of the first half, with Ruben Dias firing home a long-range effort that deflected off Dan Ballard and Josko Gvardiol heading home from a corner.

Granit Xhaka struck the post as Sunderland tried to fight back in the second half, but Phil Foden made Manchester City’s win safe when he headed home Rayan Cherki’s remarkable rabona-style cross.

What were the main talking points from the Etihad?

BACK TO REALITY

A reality check? That feels a bit harsh on Sunderland. The Black Cats might have travelled to the Etihad brimming with confidence after winning at Chelsea and drawin

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