Manchester Metropolis supervisor, Pep Guardiola, has praised Sunderland’s physicality following their 0-0 draw on New 12 months’s Day.
Guardiola’s males failed to attain on the Stadium of Mild, because the hosts maintained their unbeaten file at dwelling.
The consequence means Metropolis are actually 4 factors behind leaders, Arsenal after 19 fixtures.
“Second half was wonderful. We missed. We couldn’t rating within the six-yard field,” Guardiola informed Sky Sports activities.
“What number of occasions we have been within the six-yard field in opposition to the keeper or the opposite one and couldn’t convert.
“After all, the risk they’ve, they’re actually good. Actually happy with the performances, particularly within the second half.
“We create rather a lot in opposition to that crew on this stadium, particularly within the second half. The primary half, we struggled just because we struggled in opposition to their urgent however Rodri gave us the second cross, to interrupt the traces, and we may run. Second half was significantly better.
“They’re so bodily. They’re so sturdy, so it’s not a shock at that. We take the purpose. [It’s] a good distance.
“The result’s all the time what it’s.”
