Sunderland 1-0 Manchester City

Manchester City suffered their fourth Premier League defeat of the season as Sunderland's revival under Gus Poyet gathered pace. Phil Bardsley scored the only goal in the first half when he shrugged off James Milner and curled in a low shot. City dominated thereafter but were thwarted by a well-organised Sunderland defence and goalkeeper Vito Mannone. Sergio Aguero headed wide from close range and had a shot palmed away by Mannone as the Black Cats held on.