EPL 2016/17: Sunderland 0-2 Manchester City, 5 Talking Points

Modified Mar 06, 2017 03:14 GMT

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Leroy Sane of Manchester City (R) celebrates scoring his sides second goal with John Stones of Manchester City (L) during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light on March 5, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) — Manchester City are now just a point behind second-placed Tottenham Hotspur

#3 Manchester City slowly stamping their authority on the league table

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: John Stones of Manchester City (L) and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (R) embrace after the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light on March 5, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — City have scored 12 goals in their last 3 matches in all competitions

The Citizens’ mid-season dip caused many pundits to write them off and also questioned the tactics of Guardiola, but the results since the turn of the calendar year have been nothing short of stunning. They have lost just one game since their New Year's Eve loss to Liverpool and have scored 22 goals in their last 8 games.

Sergio Aguero scored his 23rd goal of the season while Leroy Sane continued his dream run in their win over Sunderland. City may not catch Chelsea at the summit but can still make life difficult for them and leapfrog Tottenham Hotspur for 2^nd place in the table.

City have scored 12 goals in their last three games and are all still in the FA Cup and the Champions League.