Manchester City were rubbing their hands together at this time yesterday as neighbours Manchester United were beaten by Blackburn. City would have been both hoping and expecting to take 3 points against Sunderland today, but it wasn’t to be.

Despite dominating possession against Martin O Neill’s team, City were sent packing by a late winner from Ji Dong-Won 3 minutes into added time.

Roberto Mancini will be more than a little concerned with City’s recent form – his team now without a win in their last 3 away games and midfield talisman Yaya Toure about to head off to the African Cup of Nations.

Sunderland on the other hand have a new found belief with O Neill at the helm having secured 7 points from their last 3 matches.