Premier League Stalemates: Man City, Liverpool Held as Arsenal Maintain Top Spot

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Manchester City's pursuit of the Premier League title hit a snag on Thursday as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The result leaves City four points behind leaders Arsenal, who had earlier thrashed Aston Villa 4-1. City's eight-game winning streak came to an end, despite creating numerous chances against a depleted Sunderland side. Liverpool also failed to find the back of the net, as they were held to a goalless draw by Leeds at Anfield. The English champions struggled to break down their resilient opponents, who were without influential centre-back Dan Ballard due to injury. Liverpool boss Arne Slot expressed frustration at his side's lack of 'individual special moments' in the game. Tottenham's return to action under Thomas Frank ended in a stalemate, as they played out a 0-0 draw with Brentford. The result extends Frank's unbeaten start at the club he returned to the top flight for the first time in 74 years. The draw leaves Tottenham still separated by just one point from Brentford, who currently occupy ninth place in the table. In other Premier League action, Crystal Palace's winless run extended to six games after a 1-1 draw with Fulham. Palace boss Oliver Glasner described his side's situation as 'survival mode' following the result. The Premier League's goal-shy start to 2026 continues, with three of the four New Year's Day fixtures ending without a goal.